Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity
FROM 1 JUNE 17, THE CHARITY MAKES, WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA OF BENEFIT, CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST WITH FURTHER EDUCATION, AND TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ALLOTMENTS AND FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF GREAT BOWDEN.
Activities & Mission
FROM 1 JUNE 17, THE CHARITY MAKES, WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA OF BENEFIT, CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST WITH FURTHER EDUCATION, AND TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ALLOTMENTS AND FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF GREAT BOWDEN.
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 90% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £483,807 | £731,751 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £546,523 | £656,163 | £627,207 | £21,606,661 | £1,194,734 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £696,704 | £957,363 | £872,901 | £20,746,044 | £1,176,815 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £679,675 | £862,331 | £763,349 | £22,352,400 | £1,423,887 | 3 / 0 |
| 2020 | £656,277 | £984,641 | £901,898 | £20,342,430 | £1,354,701 | 3 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity
What does Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity do?
FROM 1 JUNE 17, THE CHARITY MAKES, WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA OF BENEFIT, CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST WITH FURTHER EDUCATION, AND TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ALLOTMENTS AND FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF GREAT BOWDEN.
How much income did Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity report in 2024?
Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity reported total income of £484k and reported expenditure of £732k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity?
Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity has a program ratio of 114.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity registered as a charity?
Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 2014 as charity number 1157787. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity?
Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sarah Hill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity operate?
Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157787.
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