Sherborne Schools Group

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Sherborne School

The advancement of education, including the provision of boarding and/or schooling for children of either or both sexes in Sherborne.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education, including the provision of boarding and/or schooling for children of either or both sexes in Sherborne.

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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£83,987,000

Latest Expenditure

£53,437,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% 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

Donations & Legacies £31,350,000

Charitable Activities £49,116,000

Other Trading £2,636,000

Investments £852,000

Other Income £33,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £50,621,000

Raising Funds £2,816,000

Governance £405,000

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£83,987,000	£53,437,000	£50,621,000	£75,717,000	£64,833,000	868 / 4
2024	£29,380,000	£29,314,000	£28,005,000	£44,616,000	£0	477 / 7
2023	£26,762,000	£27,310,000	£26,264,000	£43,530,000	£0	475 / 8
2022	£25,130,000	£25,417,000	£24,384,000	£44,595,000	£0	461 / 7
2021	£28,891,000	£24,430,000	£23,739,000	£45,561,000	£0	509 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sherborne Schools Group

What does Sherborne Schools Group do?

The advancement of education, including the provision of boarding and/or schooling for children of either or both sexes in Sherborne.

How much income did Sherborne Schools Group report in 2025?

Sherborne Schools Group reported total income of £83.99m and reported expenditure of £53.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sherborne Schools Group?

Sherborne Schools Group has a program ratio of 60.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sherborne Schools Group registered as a charity?

Sherborne Schools Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2000 as charity number 1081228. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Sherborne Schools Group?

Sherborne Schools Group is governed by a board of 20 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sherborne Schools Group operate?

Sherborne Schools Group operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sherborne Schools Group a registered charity?

Yes — Sherborne Schools Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081228.