Reading Blue Coat School
The carrying on or managing of schools for boys and girls under the age of 19, in which religious instruction, in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England, shall be given.
Activities & Mission
The carrying on or managing of schools for boys and girls under the age of 19, in which religious instruction, in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England, shall be given.
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 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £17,697,933 | £17,740,081 | £17,633,388 | £19,733,128 | £0 | 216 / 0 |
| 2023 | £16,536,863 | £16,197,294 | £16,115,777 | £19,723,039 | £0 | 208 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,689,345 | £14,062,138 | £13,980,379 | £19,368,457 | £0 | 201 / 0 |
| 2021 | £13,826,236 | £13,009,081 | £12,920,198 | £17,879,741 | £0 | 191 / 0 |
| 2020 | £12,654,196 | £12,094,703 | £11,972,276 | £17,062,586 | £0 | 180 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reading Blue Coat School
What does Reading Blue Coat School do?
The carrying on or managing of schools for boys and girls under the age of 19, in which religious instruction, in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England, shall be given.
How much income did Reading Blue Coat School report in 2024?
Reading Blue Coat School reported total income of £17.70m and reported expenditure of £17.74m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Reading Blue Coat School?
Reading Blue Coat School has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Reading Blue Coat School registered as a charity?
Reading Blue Coat School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 2001 as charity number 1087839. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Reading Blue Coat School?
Reading Blue Coat School is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reading Blue Coat School operate?
Reading Blue Coat School operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Reading Blue Coat School a registered charity?
Yes — Reading Blue Coat School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087839.
Details
HOLME PARK
SONNING LANE
SONNING
READING
RG4 6SU
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