Sarum College

Sarum College is an ecumenical study, conference and research centre. Our educational programme is organised in seven Sarum Centres of Learning. These Centres offer a variety of courses within our specialist areas of Christian Spirituality, Leadership, Ministry, Liturgy and Worship, Theology, Imagination and Culture and The Arts. Within the college is a bookshop and library.

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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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,418,428

Latest Expenditure

£2,048,316

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Religion 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 £442,307

Charitable Activities £1,122,590

Other Trading £831,917

Investments £21,434

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,471,671

Raising Funds £576,645

Governance £9,572

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,418,428	£2,048,316	£1,471,671	£2,887,377	£291,356	43 / 20
2024	£2,104,767	£2,063,037	£1,494,637	£2,536,281	£169,230	46 / 14
2023	£1,853,465	£1,826,456	£1,288,210	£2,442,050	£277,011	42 / 17
2022	£1,505,176	£1,619,786	£1,260,045	£2,392,063	£853,205	36 / 10
2021	£1,418,935	£1,258,719	£1,144,158	£2,528,019	£214,619	36 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sarum College

What does Sarum College do?

How much income did Sarum College report in 2025?

Sarum College reported total income of £2.42m and reported expenditure of £2.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sarum College?

Sarum College has a program ratio of 60.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sarum College registered as a charity?

Sarum College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2015 as charity number 1161253. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Sarum College?

Sarum College is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sarum College operate?

Sarum College operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sarum College a registered charity?

Yes — Sarum College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161253.