School In A Bag
Also known as: Siab
School In A Bag provide rucksacks full of essential resources to poor, orphan, disadvantaged and disaster affected children around the world. The SchoolBags enable a child to write, draw, colour, calculate, express themselves, eat, drink, wash and above all, learn.
Activities & Mission
School In A Bag provide rucksacks full of essential resources to poor, orphan, disadvantaged and disaster affected children around the world. The SchoolBags enable a child to write, draw, colour, calculate, express themselves, eat, drink, wash and above all, learn.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Inner Wheel Club of Hertford Benevolent Fund (organisation 3985407)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Inner Wheel Club of Langport and Somerton Benevolent Fund (organisation 1029794)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Inner Wheel Club of Dorchester Charity Fund (organisation 1030696)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £599,665 | £609,643 | £609,362 | £385,491 | £270,196 | 2 / 35 |
| 2023 | £607,678 | £385,241 | £384,957 | £395,469 | £142,000 | 2 / 40 |
| 2022 | £317,937 | £263,313 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2021 | £166,837 | £166,421 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £61,504 | £444 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about School In A Bag
What does School In A Bag do?
School In A Bag provide rucksacks full of essential resources to poor, orphan, disadvantaged and disaster affected children around the world. The SchoolBags enable a child to write, draw, colour, calculate, express themselves, eat, drink, wash and above all, learn.
How much income did School In A Bag report in 2024?
School In A Bag reported total income of £600k and reported expenditure of £610k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is School In A Bag?
School In A Bag has a program ratio of 101.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was School In A Bag registered as a charity?
School In A Bag was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2019 as charity number 1186357. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs School In A Bag?
School In A Bag is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does School In A Bag operate?
School In A Bag operates across 47 areas, including Albania, Angola, Argentina and 44 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is School In A Bag a registered charity?
Yes — School In A Bag is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186357.
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- 14 May 2026
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