Lewes Old Grammar School Trust
Education of children from the age of three to eighteen in Lewes East Sussex
Activities & Mission
Education of children from the age of three to eighteen in Lewes East Sussex
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Education charities with income over £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 | £11,234,709 | £10,451,874 | £10,451,874 | £7,903,248 | £7,879,897 | 195 / 0 |
| 2024 | £10,791,681 | £10,090,480 | £10,090,480 | £7,120,413 | £7,097,482 | 187 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,862,180 | £9,532,200 | £9,532,200 | £6,419,212 | £6,393,040 | 171 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,760,165 | £8,117,938 | £8,117,938 | £6,089,232 | £6,061,432 | 147 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,473,766 | £6,957,463 | £6,957,463 | £5,447,005 | £5,413,574 | 138 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lewes Old Grammar School Trust
What does Lewes Old Grammar School Trust do?
Education of children from the age of three to eighteen in Lewes East Sussex
How much income did Lewes Old Grammar School Trust report in 2025?
Lewes Old Grammar School Trust reported total income of £11.23m and reported expenditure of £10.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lewes Old Grammar School Trust?
Lewes Old Grammar School Trust has a program ratio of 93.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lewes Old Grammar School Trust registered as a charity?
Lewes Old Grammar School Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2015 as charity number 1163491. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Lewes Old Grammar School Trust?
Lewes Old Grammar School Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Elizabeth Bonell OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lewes Old Grammar School Trust operate?
Lewes Old Grammar School Trust operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lewes Old Grammar School Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Lewes Old Grammar School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163491.
Details
140 High Street
LEWES
BN7 1XS
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