Hereford Cathedral School

The charitable company's principle activity continues to be the management of the Hereford Cathedral Senior and Junior Schools.The charity provides education in Hereford for boys and girls from the age of 3-18.

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Activities & Mission

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

Herefordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£13,634,191

Latest Expenditure

£12,459,581

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £335,870

Charitable Activities £12,852,747

Other Trading £135,139

Investments £310,435

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,105,792

Raising Funds £353,789

Governance £21,080

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£13,634,191	£12,459,581	£12,105,792	£9,604,206	£7,500,827	222 / 47
2024	£13,379,261	£12,662,009	£12,381,490	£8,380,383	£6,340,316	224 / 16
2023	£12,682,901	£12,304,054	£12,030,556	£7,548,945	£5,664,247	225 / 14
2022	£11,266,738	£10,756,964	£10,500,852	£7,167,975	£5,351,265	211 / 0
2021	£10,227,055	£9,530,309	£9,291,288	£6,759,872	£4,913,968	211 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Hereford Cathedral School

What does Hereford Cathedral School do?

How much income did Hereford Cathedral School report in 2025?

Hereford Cathedral School reported total income of £13.63m and reported expenditure of £12.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hereford Cathedral School?

Hereford Cathedral School has a program ratio of 88.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hereford Cathedral School registered as a charity?

Hereford Cathedral School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 1987 as charity number 518889. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Hereford Cathedral School?

Hereford Cathedral School is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christian Spencer Malconson Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hereford Cathedral School operate?

Hereford Cathedral School operates in Herefordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hereford Cathedral School a registered charity?

Yes — Hereford Cathedral School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518889.