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Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited

Also known as: Sunninghill Preparatory School Limited, Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd

The Charity is no longer associated with Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd as the School was acquired by the Inspired Learning Group in December 2023.The Charity, however, continues in its commitment to promote education for the public benefit in the Dorchester area.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity is no longer associated with Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd as the School was acquired by the Inspired Learning Group in December 2023.The Charity, however, continues in its commitment to promote education for the public benefit in the Dorchester area.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,466
Latest Expenditure
£8,612

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% of UK Education charities with income under £10K (sample: 185). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Education charities with income under £10K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Education charities with income under £10K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,550
Charitable Activities £2,212,758
Other Trading £81,669
Investments £4,224
Other Income £38,973

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,793,778
Raising Funds £39,781
Governance £0
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£2,348,174
£2,833,559£2,793,778£75,000£75,00061 / 0
2022
£2,058,634
£2,029,585£2,010,846£2,138,722£88,48862 / 2
2021
£1,872,584
£1,959,814£1,949,288£2,109,673£2,109,64358 / 1
2020
£1,973,274
£1,821,513£1,815,078£2,196,903£330,00058 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited

What does Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited do?

The Charity is no longer associated with Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd as the School was acquired by the Inspired Learning Group in December 2023.The Charity, however, continues in its commitment to promote education for the public benefit in the Dorchester area.

How much income did Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited report in 2023?

Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited reported total income of £2.35m and reported expenditure of £2.83m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited?

Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited has a program ratio of 119.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Education charities with income under £10K (sample of 185 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited registered as a charity?

Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 1993 as charity number 1024774. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited?

Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited operate?

Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Sps Dorchester 2023 Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024774.

Details

Address
The Grove
Rax Lane
BRIDPORT
Dorset
DT6 3JL
Registration Date
9 August 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024774
Charity Number
1024774

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Trustees

Duncan Perks
Jean Rosemary Walker
Also governs 1 other charity
John William Chittenden
Lesley Eileen Akerman

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sunninghill Preparatory School Limited
  • Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd

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