Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust
Also known as: Charlton Park School Trust, St Edward's School Cheltenham Trust
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is the legacy charity for St Edward's School, Cheltenham, formed following the acquisition of St Edward's by an independent schools group. The Trust supports children in Catholic education in Cheltenham and the surrounding area by providing grants, bursaries and awards.
Activities & Mission
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is the legacy charity for St Edward's School, Cheltenham, formed following the acquisition of St Edward's by an independent schools group. The Trust supports children in Catholic education in Cheltenham and the surrounding area by providing grants, bursaries and awards.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 38). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £69,766 | £26,218 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £141,024 | £93,618 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £6,919,336 | £7,867,960 | £7,867,960 | £1,336,554 | £1,334,000 | 169 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,921,000 | £7,868,000 | £7,868,000 | £3,099,000 | £0 | 169 / 3 |
| 2020 | £7,770,000 | £7,497,000 | £7,497,000 | £4,046,000 | £118,000 | 166 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust
What does Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust do?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is the legacy charity for St Edward's School, Cheltenham, formed following the acquisition of St Edward's by an independent schools group. The Trust supports children in Catholic education in Cheltenham and the surrounding area by providing grants, bursaries and awards.
How much income did Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust report in 2024?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust reported total income of £70k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust has a program ratio of 113.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 38 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust registered as a charity?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 1986 as charity number 293360. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust operate?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293360.
Details
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CHELTENHAM
Gloucestershire
GL51 6SB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Charlton Park School Trust
- St Edward's School Cheltenham Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated