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Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited

The object for which the Charity is established is to promote and provide for the advancement of education for the public in the teachings of the late Dr Rudolf Steiner. In furtherance of its object the charity operates the South Devon Steiner School which provides for the education of children. Its further activities include the organisation of cultural events, lectures and meetings.

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Activities & Mission

The object for which the Charity is established is to promote and provide for the advancement of education for the public in the teachings of the late Dr Rudolf Steiner. In furtherance of its object the charity operates the South Devon Steiner School which provides for the education of children. Its further activities include the organisation of cultural events, lectures and meetings.

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

Latest Income
£1,830,437
Latest Expenditure
£1,728,595

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £673
Charitable Activities £1,828,455
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,309
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,727,095
Raising Funds £1,500
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,830,437
£1,728,595£1,727,095£1,214,037£55,91655 / 0
2023
£1,501,680
£1,445,846£1,445,431£1,112,195£50,51547 / 0
2022
£1,180,872
£1,243,945£1,243,595£1,056,361£38,62347 / 0
2021
£1,010,971
£1,119,215£1,119,215£1,119,434£5,10438 / 0
2020
£1,096,796
£1,333,833£1,333,833£1,077,956£14,00053 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited

What does Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited do?

The object for which the Charity is established is to promote and provide for the advancement of education for the public in the teachings of the late Dr Rudolf Steiner. In furtherance of its object the charity operates the South Devon Steiner School which provides for the education of children. Its further activities include the organisation of cultural events, lectures and meetings.

How much income did Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited report in 2024?

Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited reported total income of £1.83m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited?

Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited has a program ratio of 94.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited registered as a charity?

Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1983 as charity number 286434. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited?

Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Worthington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited operate?

Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Rudolf Steiner School (south Devon) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286434.

Details

Address
South Devon Steiner School
Hood Manor
Dartington
Dartington Hall
TOTNES
TQ9 6AB
Registration Date
3 March 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286434
Charity Number
286434

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Trustees

Robert Worthington Chair
Alison May Fisher
Anne-Marie Hobbs
Ben Whately
JULIET CRITTENDEN
Margaret Sheila King

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