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Global Schools Forum

Global Schools Forum (GSF) works to strengthen global education through supporting non-state organisations in developing countries who serve children from low-income backgrounds. We are a community united by a common vision of a world in which all children are able to access quality education.

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Activities & Mission

Global Schools Forum (GSF) works to strengthen global education through supporting non-state organisations in developing countries who serve children from low-income backgrounds. We are a community united by a common vision of a world in which all children are able to access quality education.

Grants

Global Schools Forum makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£952,189
Who it helps
children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,754,503
Latest Expenditure
£3,000,609

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,754,503
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,917,319
Raising Funds £83,290
Governance £35,348
Grants to Institutions £952,189
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,754,503
£3,000,609£2,917,319£1,874,820£422,26710 / 0
2024
£3,044,189
£1,872,992£1,840,636£2,120,926£163,7328 / 0
2023
£1,877,935
£1,556,710£1,513,946£949,729£70,6568 / 0
2022
£1,403,781
£775,277£653,744£628,504£290,9426 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Global Schools Forum

What does Global Schools Forum do?

Global Schools Forum (GSF) works to strengthen global education through supporting non-state organisations in developing countries who serve children from low-income backgrounds. We are a community united by a common vision of a world in which all children are able to access quality education.

How much income did Global Schools Forum report in 2025?

Global Schools Forum reported total income of £2.75m and reported expenditure of £3.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Global Schools Forum registered as a charity?

Global Schools Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2021 as charity number 1195542. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Global Schools Forum?

Global Schools Forum is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Global Schools Forum operate?

Global Schools Forum operates across 14 areas, including Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Global Schools Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Global Schools Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195542.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 August 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5175533
Charity Number
1195542

Trustees

Anne Achola Sefu
Corina Rose Gardner
Kimberly Gire
Prescott Price

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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