Russell School Trust
Also known as: Russell School Trust Limited, Royal Russell School
To educate boys and girls.
Activities & Mission
To educate boys and girls.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £32,598,115 | £30,387,861 | £29,571,236 | £30,179,963 | £30,179,963 | 328 / 12 |
| 2024 | £30,342,702 | £28,582,593 | £27,836,612 | £27,969,709 | £1,850,109 | 325 / 0 |
| 2023 | £31,015,159 | £25,756,359 | £25,199,824 | £26,119,600 | £0 | 301 / 15 |
| 2022 | £23,039,771 | £21,677,542 | £21,385,544 | £20,860,800 | £20,859,672 | 265 / 17 |
| 2021 | £19,991,936 | £18,956,852 | £18,862,538 | £19,498,571 | £19,491,708 | 264 / 14 |
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Frequently asked questions about Russell School Trust
What does Russell School Trust do?
To educate boys and girls.
How much income did Russell School Trust report in 2025?
Russell School Trust reported total income of £32.60m and reported expenditure of £30.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Russell School Trust?
Russell School Trust has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Russell School Trust registered as a charity?
Russell School Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 1976 as charity number 271907. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Russell School Trust?
Russell School Trust is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW MERRIMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Russell School Trust operate?
Russell School Trust operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Russell School Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Russell School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271907.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Russell School Trust Limited
- Royal Russell School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated