Royal Grammar School Guildford

Also known as: Rgs and Lanesborough

The objects are: 'The provision and conduct in or near Guildford of schools for boys which shall be day schools or, if the Governors think fit, day and boarding schools, and ancillary thereto, the advancement of education.'

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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.

Local Authority

Hampshire Surrey West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£32,540,000

Latest Expenditure

£27,051,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 74% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,891,000

Charitable Activities £28,738,000

Other Trading £377,000

Investments £308,000

Other Income £226,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £26,927,000

Raising Funds £106,000

Governance £36,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £18,000

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	£32,540,000	£27,051,000	£26,927,000	£44,927,000	£3,605,000	292 / 0
2023	£27,183,000	£26,834,000	£26,774,000	£39,436,000	£3,111,000	289 / 0
2022	£25,171,000	£24,149,000	£24,086,000	£39,088,000	£5,268,000	290 / 0
2021	£23,177,000	£22,140,000	£22,013,000	£39,144,000	£4,800,000	283 / 0
2020	£23,566,000	£22,228,000	£22,096,000	£37,203,000	£0	281 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Grammar School Guildford

What does Royal Grammar School Guildford do?

How much income did Royal Grammar School Guildford report in 2024?

Royal Grammar School Guildford reported total income of £32.54m and reported expenditure of £27.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Royal Grammar School Guildford has a program ratio of 82.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Grammar School Guildford registered as a charity?

Royal Grammar School Guildford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2018 as charity number 1177353. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Royal Grammar School Guildford?

Royal Grammar School Guildford is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Grammar School Guildford operate?

Royal Grammar School Guildford operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Is Royal Grammar School Guildford a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Grammar School Guildford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177353.