Shrewsbury School Foundation
Also known as: The Friends of Shrewsbury School, The Shrewsbury School Foundation
Shrewsbury School: founded by Royal Charter in 1552; one of the 'Great' public schools in the 1868 Clarendon Commission. The Shrewsbury School Foundation: established in 1965; thought to be the first charitable foundation associated with a British Independent School. It exists to create, support and enhance the provisions of Shrewsbury School, including its commitment to means tested bursaries.
Activities & Mission
Shrewsbury School: founded by Royal Charter in 1552; one of the 'Great' public schools in the 1868 Clarendon Commission. The Shrewsbury School Foundation: established in 1965; thought to be the first charitable foundation associated with a British Independent School. It exists to create, support and enhance the provisions of Shrewsbury School, including its commitment to means tested bursaries.
Grants
Shrewsbury School Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £939,438
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 747). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,896,681 | £1,363,045 | £939,438 | £7,560,013 | £1,529,099 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,145,160 | £1,167,499 | £869,252 | £6,893,372 | £1,617,781 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,415,017 | £1,116,855 | £736,128 | £6,328,374 | £1,654,323 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,395,059 | £974,472 | £638,663 | £6,114,618 | £1,605,805 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £958,331 | £940,962 | £664,129 | £5,895,495 | £1,425,986 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury School Foundation
What does Shrewsbury School Foundation do?
Shrewsbury School: founded by Royal Charter in 1552; one of the 'Great' public schools in the 1868 Clarendon Commission. The Shrewsbury School Foundation: established in 1965; thought to be the first charitable foundation associated with a British Independent School. It exists to create, support and enhance the provisions of Shrewsbury School, including its commitment to means tested bursaries.
How much income did Shrewsbury School Foundation report in 2025?
Shrewsbury School Foundation reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shrewsbury School Foundation?
Shrewsbury School Foundation has a program ratio of 49.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 747 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shrewsbury School Foundation registered as a charity?
Shrewsbury School Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 1965 as charity number 528415. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Shrewsbury School Foundation?
Shrewsbury School Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Pitt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shrewsbury School Foundation operate?
Shrewsbury School Foundation operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Shrewsbury School Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Shrewsbury School Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 528415.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Friends of Shrewsbury School
- The Shrewsbury School Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated