Hayfran Trust
Also known as: St Francis School
The principal activity is to assist with the provision of education for boys and girls in Wiltshire, primarily through St Francis School, Pewsey. St Francis provides a level of benefit to its pupils but also to the general public. It provides an all round independent education with access to its education available to children from less affluent backgrounds, under its community bursary program.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity is to assist with the provision of education for boys and girls in Wiltshire, primarily through St Francis School, Pewsey. St Francis provides a level of benefit to its pupils but also to the general public. It provides an all round independent education with access to its education available to children from less affluent backgrounds, under its community bursary program.
Grants
Hayfran Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £857,558
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £596,873 | £857,558 | £665,602 | £222,034 | £191,924 | 15 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,376,552 | £3,827,971 | £2,463,197 | £482,719 | £377,516 | 66 / 1 |
| 2023 | £2,334,344 | £2,472,234 | £2,472,234 | £1,934,138 | £1,934,138 | 68 / 20 |
| 2022 | £2,349,569 | £2,294,777 | £2,285,860 | £2,072,028 | £1,956,696 | 69 / 8 |
| 2021 | £2,492,614 | £2,241,747 | £2,234,111 | £2,017,236 | £1,908,465 | 54 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hayfran Trust
What does Hayfran Trust do?
The principal activity is to assist with the provision of education for boys and girls in Wiltshire, primarily through St Francis School, Pewsey. St Francis provides a level of benefit to its pupils but also to the general public. It provides an all round independent education with access to its education available to children from less affluent backgrounds, under its community bursary program.
How much income did Hayfran Trust report in 2025?
Hayfran Trust reported total income of £597k and reported expenditure of £858k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hayfran Trust?
Hayfran Trust has a program ratio of 111.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hayfran Trust registered as a charity?
Hayfran Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 1988 as charity number 298522. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Hayfran Trust?
Hayfran Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP HUMPHRIES-CUFF. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hayfran Trust operate?
Hayfran Trust operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hayfran Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Hayfran Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298522.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Francis School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated