New Schools Network

The New Schools Network is an independent charity that aims to improve the quality of education, particularly for the most deprived, by making grants to schools and trusts within the state sector that are driving impactful educational innovation in areas of educational disadvantage.

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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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£89,526

Latest Expenditure

£126,784

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £1,187,500

Other Trading £41,468

Investments £2,424

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,492,600

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,500

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£89,526	£126,784				0 / 0
2024	£25,560	£20,466				0 / 0
2022	£1,231,392	£1,492,600	£1,492,600	£691,477	£691,477	18 / 0
2021	£2,093,511	£2,102,687	£2,102,687	£952,685	£934,350	31 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about New Schools Network

What does New Schools Network do?

How much income did New Schools Network report in 2025?

New Schools Network reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £127k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was New Schools Network registered as a charity?

New Schools Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2009 as charity number 1132122. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs New Schools Network?

New Schools Network is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID PETER JOHN ROSS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does New Schools Network operate?

New Schools Network operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is New Schools Network a registered charity?

Yes — New Schools Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132122.