Greball

As per the registered governing document the objects of the CIO are to advance the education of pupils at Great Ballard School, Eartham.

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Activities & Mission

As per the registered governing document the objects of the CIO are to advance the education of pupils at Great Ballard School, Eartham.

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

West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£175,000

Latest Expenditure

£153,294

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 68% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £696,500

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £720,557

Raising Funds £0

Governance £3,357

Grants to Institutions £717,200

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£175,000	£153,294				0 / 0
2023	£443,825	£453,294				0 / 0
2022	£696,501	£720,557	£720,557	£49,976	£49,976	0 / 0
2021	£702,729	£742,402	£1,818	£28,032	£0	0 / 0
2020	£268,962	£301,866				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Greball

What does Greball do?

As per the registered governing document the objects of the CIO are to advance the education of pupils at Great Ballard School, Eartham.

How much income did Greball report in 2024?

Greball reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £153k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Greball?

Greball has a program ratio of 103.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Greball registered as a charity?

Greball was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2017 as charity number 1173440. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Greball?

Greball is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JANE LE MAITRE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Greball operate?

Greball operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Greball a registered charity?

Yes — Greball is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173440.