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London School Of Theology

Also known as: The London Bible College, Lst

The provision of tertiary education and training (both undergraduate and postgraduate);Making grants to individuals to facilitate their education / training;Providing care / counselling services.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of tertiary education and training (both undergraduate and postgraduate);Making grants to individuals to facilitate their education / training;Providing care / counselling services.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,182,891
Latest Expenditure
£3,924,392

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% 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

Donations & Legacies £641,828
Charitable Activities £2,158,008
Other Trading £96,283
Investments £236,224
Other Income £50,548

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,728,033
Raising Funds £63,556
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £132,803

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,182,891
£3,924,392£3,728,033£10,689,107£7,293,72076 / 2
2023
£3,048,741
£3,760,349£3,570,655£10,583,053£7,579,49477 / 0
2022
£3,209,611
£3,699,701£3,546,819£11,825,573£1,464,77974 / 1
2021
£3,602,365
£3,756,909£3,569,394£13,400,548£10,677,65771 / 1
2020
£3,627,523
£3,594,321£3,418,444£11,020,370£10,100,10666 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London School Of Theology

What does London School Of Theology do?

The provision of tertiary education and training (both undergraduate and postgraduate);Making grants to individuals to facilitate their education / training;Providing care / counselling services.

How much income did London School Of Theology report in 2024?

London School Of Theology reported total income of £3.18m and reported expenditure of £3.92m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London School Of Theology?

London School Of Theology has a program ratio of 117.1%, 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 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London School Of Theology registered as a charity?

London School Of Theology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 1964 as charity number 312778. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs London School Of Theology?

London School Of Theology is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Peter Stanley Oakes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London School Of Theology operate?

London School Of Theology operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London School Of Theology a registered charity?

Yes — London School Of Theology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312778.

Details

Address
GREEN LANE
NORTHWOOD
HA6 2UW
Registration Date
15 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312778
Charity Number
312778

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Trustees

Professor Peter Stanley Oakes Chair
Dr Naar M'fundisi-Holloway
Lydia Rose Lee
Margaret Marian Doyle
PAUL SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Twelftree
Revd Dr Jennifer Ruth Williams
Richard Alexander Everingham Wallace

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The London Bible College
  • Lst

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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