St Bede's School Trust Sussex

Also known as: St Bede's School Trust (sussex) Limited

To promote and provide for the advancement of education of children and young persons.

Activities & Mission

To promote and provide for the advancement of education of children and young persons.

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

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£36,196,000

Latest Expenditure

£36,500,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% 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 £76,000

Charitable Activities £35,439,000

Other Trading £55,000

Investments £570,000

Other Income £56,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £35,213,000

Raising Funds £1,287,000

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£36,196,000	£36,500,000	£35,213,000	£34,540,000	£34,540,000	638 / 5
2024	£37,433,000	£36,637,000	£35,380,000	£34,844,000	£3,484,000	582 / 5
2023	£35,937,000	£32,579,000	£31,307,000	£34,048,000	£34,048,000	656 / 8
2022	£30,790,000	£26,811,000	£25,664,000	£30,690,000	£30,690,000	564 / 5
2021	£23,783,000	£22,308,000	£21,404,000	£26,711,000	£26,711,000	455 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Bede's School Trust Sussex

What does St Bede's School Trust Sussex do?

To promote and provide for the advancement of education of children and young persons.

How much income did St Bede's School Trust Sussex report in 2025?

St Bede's School Trust Sussex reported total income of £36.20m and reported expenditure of £36.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Bede's School Trust Sussex?

St Bede's School Trust Sussex has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St Bede's School Trust Sussex registered as a charity?

St Bede's School Trust Sussex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1980 as charity number 278950. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs St Bede's School Trust Sussex?

St Bede's School Trust Sussex is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Bede's School Trust Sussex operate?

St Bede's School Trust Sussex operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Bede's School Trust Sussex a registered charity?

Yes — St Bede's School Trust Sussex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278950.