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Social Arts For Education

Independent School for children who cannot cope in mainstream school due to autism, bullying, anxiety or other related conditions. Teaching is based on the SPELL framework constructed by the National Autistic Society. After a trial period, children can attend part-time and choose which subjects they would like to learn. We are Ofsted registered.

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Activities & Mission

Independent School for children who cannot cope in mainstream school due to autism, bullying, anxiety or other related conditions. Teaching is based on the SPELL framework constructed by the National Autistic Society. After a trial period, children can attend part-time and choose which subjects they would like to learn. We are Ofsted registered.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£833,381
Latest Expenditure
£744,481

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 0.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 85.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £833,381
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,426
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £198
Raising Funds £639,815
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £104,468

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£833,381
£744,481£198£370,109£401,39018 / 0
2023
£720,296
£648,009£0£311,064£311,60420 / 0
2022
£636,797
£592,137£213£238,777£238,77720 / 0
2021
£582,217
£496,242£0£194,117£194,11718 / 0
2020
£405,875
£301,1280 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Social Arts For Education

What does Social Arts For Education do?

Independent School for children who cannot cope in mainstream school due to autism, bullying, anxiety or other related conditions. Teaching is based on the SPELL framework constructed by the National Autistic Society. After a trial period, children can attend part-time and choose which subjects they would like to learn. We are Ofsted registered.

How much income did Social Arts For Education report in 2024?

Social Arts For Education reported total income of £833k and reported expenditure of £744k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Social Arts For Education?

Social Arts For Education has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Social Arts For Education registered as a charity?

Social Arts For Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2013 as charity number 1150485. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Social Arts For Education?

Social Arts For Education is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brendan Hollyer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Social Arts For Education operate?

Social Arts For Education operates across 4 areas: Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham.

Is Social Arts For Education a registered charity?

Yes — Social Arts For Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150485.

Details

Address
Social Arts For Education
253 Eltham High Street
LONDON
SE9 1TY
Registration Date
14 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5027870
Charity Number
1150485

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Trustees

Brendan Hollyer Chair
Angela Reynolds
Julie Raven
Lisa King
Ruth McWeeney

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