Morden College
Sir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.
Activities & Mission
Sir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.
Grants
Morden College makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £82,646
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- accommodation or housing, religious activities and other charitable purposes
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Religion 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 | £16,096,000 | £15,051,000 | £12,247,000 | £334,949,000 | £10,222,000 | 164 / 117 |
| 2024 | £16,703,000 | £15,715,000 | £12,755,000 | £331,346,000 | £11,503,000 | 186 / 117 |
| 2023 | £15,661,676 | £15,194,945 | £12,394,860 | £315,001,009 | £1,390,510 | 172 / 134 |
| 2022 | £15,066,000 | £14,861,000 | £12,596,000 | £316,455,000 | £19,580,000 | 144 / 72 |
| 2021 | £14,945,000 | £15,121,000 | £12,896,000 | £287,888,000 | £20,268,000 | 186 / 11 |
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Frequently asked questions about Morden College
What does Morden College do?
Sir John Morden's Charity: Provides living accommodation, including a Care Home and Sheltered accommodation, and financial assistance for older people. Ancillary services to support beneficiaries living in the charity's properties is also provided. Dame Susan Morden's Charity: Provides grants to further the work of the Church of England provided that parishes are within its area of benefit.
How much income did Morden College report in 2025?
Morden College reported total income of £16.10m and reported expenditure of £15.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Morden College?
Morden College has a program ratio of 76.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Morden College registered as a charity?
Morden College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1986 as charity number 215551. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Morden College?
Morden College is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir David Hugh Wootton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Morden College operate?
Morden College operates across 2 areas: Bromley and Greenwich.
Is Morden College a registered charity?
Yes — Morden College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 215551.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated