Sands School
Promote and provide for the advancement of education through the governance of Sands School in the County of Devon
Activities & Mission
Promote and provide for the advancement of education through the governance of Sands School in the County of Devon
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 47% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £936,114 | £821,198 | £821,198 | £666,971 | £362,337 | 27 / 5 |
| 2024 | £846,811 | £989,136 | £989,136 | £552,055 | £204,505 | 25 / 10 |
| 2023 | £760,360 | £755,030 | £755,030 | £694,380 | £255,000 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £825,208 | £803,845 | £803,845 | £679,050 | £370,113 | 27 / 0 |
| 2021 | £635,929 | £699,181 | £699,181 | £657,687 | £347,438 | 25 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sands School
What does Sands School do?
Promote and provide for the advancement of education through the governance of Sands School in the County of Devon
How much income did Sands School report in 2025?
Sands School reported total income of £936k and reported expenditure of £821k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sands School?
Sands School has a program ratio of 87.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sands School registered as a charity?
Sands School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1988 as charity number 299714. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Sands School?
Sands School is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sands School operate?
Sands School operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sands School a registered charity?
Yes — Sands School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299714.
Details
Ashburton
Newton Abbot
TQ13 7AX
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