Duchy College Limited
Also known as: Harrogate College Limited, Harrogate Ladies College Limited, Harrogate Ladies' College Limited
Harrogate Ladies' College provides education to boys and girls in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. The business of the charity is entirely related to running schools known as Harrogate Ladies' College (girls only from 11 years to 18 years) and Highfield (co-educational from 2 years to 11 years) in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Activities & Mission
Harrogate Ladies' College provides education to boys and girls in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. The business of the charity is entirely related to running schools known as Harrogate Ladies' College (girls only from 11 years to 18 years) and Highfield (co-educational from 2 years to 11 years) in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 747). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £8,255,099 | £10,092,258 | £10,062,781 | £4,003,941 | £3,742,528 | 196 / 35 |
| 2024 | £10,044,222 | £10,366,291 | £10,332,415 | £5,841,100 | £5,531,139 | 199 / 37 |
| 2023 | £9,782,340 | £9,852,527 | £9,824,099 | £6,163,169 | £5,807,209 | 196 / 45 |
| 2022 | £9,082,459 | £9,163,020 | £9,133,658 | £6,233,356 | £5,832,963 | 197 / 39 |
| 2021 | £7,614,904 | £8,517,706 | £8,477,185 | £6,313,917 | £5,870,251 | 191 / 32 |
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Frequently asked questions about Duchy College Limited
What does Duchy College Limited do?
Harrogate Ladies' College provides education to boys and girls in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. The business of the charity is entirely related to running schools known as Harrogate Ladies' College (girls only from 11 years to 18 years) and Highfield (co-educational from 2 years to 11 years) in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
How much income did Duchy College Limited report in 2025?
Duchy College Limited reported total income of £8.26m and reported expenditure of £10.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Duchy College Limited?
Duchy College Limited has a program ratio of 121.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 747 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Duchy College Limited registered as a charity?
Duchy College Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 1964 as charity number 529579. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Duchy College Limited?
Duchy College Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dame Francine Holroyd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Duchy College Limited operate?
Duchy College Limited operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Duchy College Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Duchy College Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 529579.
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Harrogate College Limited
- Harrogate Ladies College Limited
- Harrogate Ladies' College Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated