Ratcliffe College

The charity seeks to provide an education for the children in the spirit of the Gospel and the traditions of the Roman Catholic faith. It seeks to develop the natural and spiritual talents of each child to the best of his or hers ability. Although it is a Roman Catholic school, it welcomes children from other faiths where it is felt that they can benefit from the ideals and environment provided.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Ratcliffe College makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £17,431,187; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people
What it supports: general charitable purposes and education and training

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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

Leicestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£17,365,720

Latest Expenditure

£17,431,187

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £123,382

Charitable Activities £17,000,912

Other Trading £131,773

Investments £109,653

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,362,437

Raising Funds £68,750

Governance £36,204

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£17,365,720	£17,431,187	£17,362,437	£26,403,098	£3,307,773	252 / 30
2024	£16,683,601	£16,640,137	£16,544,199	£26,355,651	£0	242 / 20
2023	£15,260,461	£15,390,380	£15,334,466	£26,784,553	£26,288,583	312 / 15
2022	£13,688,336	£13,421,805	£13,346,614	£27,010,905	£0	292 / 25
2021	£12,676,658	£12,895,573	£12,857,266	£26,641,006	£0	285 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ratcliffe College

What does Ratcliffe College do?

How much income did Ratcliffe College report in 2025?

Ratcliffe College reported total income of £17.37m and reported expenditure of £17.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ratcliffe College registered as a charity?

Ratcliffe College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 2006 as charity number 1115975. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Ratcliffe College?

Ratcliffe College is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is REVEREND FATHER TOM THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ratcliffe College operate?

Ratcliffe College operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ratcliffe College a registered charity?

Yes — Ratcliffe College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115975.