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.
Grants
St Bede's School Trust Sussex makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £36,500,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% 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
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 | £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 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 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 17 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.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Bede's School Trust (sussex) Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated