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Goodenough College

Also known as: London House for Overseas Graduates, The London Goodenough Trust for Overseas Graduates

Goodenough College provides residential accommodation for British and international postgraduate students and their families in central London. We deliver a vibrant community through a unique programme of intellectual, cultural and social activities in line with our values of global citizenship and social responsibility. The Burn offers accommodation and an academic retreat in Scotland.

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Activities & Mission

Goodenough College provides residential accommodation for British and international postgraduate students and their families in central London. We deliver a vibrant community through a unique programme of intellectual, cultural and social activities in line with our values of global citizenship and social responsibility. The Burn offers accommodation and an academic retreat in Scotland.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,369,000
Latest Expenditure
£16,751,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,533,000
Charitable Activities £9,614,000
Other Trading £6,039,000
Investments £1,185,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,931,000
Raising Funds £3,820,000
Governance £34,000
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£18,369,000
£16,751,000£12,931,000£155,093,000£9,393,000101 / 0
2024
£18,071,000
£16,807,000£12,612,000£153,505,000£9,098,00096 / 0
2023
£16,389,000
£15,481,000£11,741,000£151,178,000£8,115,00095 / 0
2022
£11,330,000
£13,369,000£11,465,000£150,136,000£8,370,00095 / 0
2021
£10,627,000
£17,711,000£15,741,000£153,693,000£8,471,000100 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Goodenough College

What does Goodenough College do?

Goodenough College provides residential accommodation for British and international postgraduate students and their families in central London. We deliver a vibrant community through a unique programme of intellectual, cultural and social activities in line with our values of global citizenship and social responsibility. The Burn offers accommodation and an academic retreat in Scotland.

How much income did Goodenough College report in 2025?

Goodenough College reported total income of £18.37m and reported expenditure of £16.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Goodenough College registered as a charity?

Goodenough College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 January 1961 as charity number 312894. It has been registered for 65 years.

Who runs Goodenough College?

Goodenough College is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart James Shilson LVO DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Goodenough College operate?

Goodenough College operates across 2 areas: Scotland and London.

Is Goodenough College a registered charity?

Yes — Goodenough College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312894.

Details

Address
GOODENOUGH COLLEGE
LONDON HOUSE
MECKLENBURGH SQUARE
LONDON
WC1N 2AB
Registration Date
1 January 1961
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312894
Charity Number
312894

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Trustees

Stuart James Shilson LVO DL Chair
-- Lindsay Dodsworth
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Charles James Stuart Cormack
Dame Mary Patricia McGowan
Also governs 1 other charity
David Thomas Bulman
Fiona Helen Wilkinson
Guy Paul Cuthbert Parsons
Her Honour Deborah Frances Taylor
Also governs 1 other charity
James Alexander Douglas
Jonathan Walsh Fitzgerald
Prof Morag Elizabeth Shiach
Also governs 1 other charity
Prof Sally Elizabeth Wheeler
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Also Known As

  • London House for Overseas Graduates
  • The London Goodenough Trust for Overseas Graduates

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30 July 2026
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