St Bede's Foundation
Also known as: Aston Foundation, St. Bede's Foundation
To manage schools
Activities & Mission
To manage schools
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,391,744 | £9,207,901 | £9,207,901 | £4,496,008 | £4,496,008 | 167 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,176,434 | £8,623,082 | £8,623,082 | £5,312,165 | £5,312,165 | 159 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,882,237 | £8,677,408 | £8,677,408 | £5,758,813 | £5,758,813 | 153 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,636,186 | £1,779,573 | £1,768,371 | £6,846,177 | £6,846,177 | 152 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Bede's Foundation
What does St Bede's Foundation do?
To manage schools
How much income did St Bede's Foundation report in 2024?
St Bede's Foundation reported total income of £8.39m and reported expenditure of £9.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Bede's Foundation?
St Bede's Foundation has a program ratio of 109.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Bede's Foundation registered as a charity?
St Bede's Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2020 as charity number 1191482. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs St Bede's Foundation?
St Bede's Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Xavier Bosch. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Bede's Foundation operate?
St Bede's Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Bede's Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — St Bede's Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191482.
Details
ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH
MANCHESTER
M16 8HX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Aston Foundation
- St Bede's Foundation
- St. Bede's Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated