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St Columba's College And Preparatory School

The Charity provides education in St Albans to boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 18. It promotes the intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of young people within a school community rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition. The Charity actively supports schools of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, especially through an annual work projects.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity provides education in St Albans to boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 18. It promotes the intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of young people within a school community rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition. The Charity actively supports schools of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, especially through an annual work projects.

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
£16,855,955
Latest Expenditure
£15,810,028

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £151,369
Charitable Activities £16,539,060
Other Trading £0
Investments £165,526
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,769,796
Raising Funds £40,232
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£16,855,955
£15,810,028£15,769,796£14,527,148£14,527,148185 / 0
2024
£15,548,872
£15,481,393£15,437,731£13,481,221£1,626,003177 / 0
2023
£13,896,949
£13,938,528£13,896,432£13,328,135£1,294,104187 / 0
2022
£11,862,294
£11,801,880£11,789,272£13,369,714£2,541,472174 / 0
2021
£11,281,524
£10,811,617£10,804,785£13,309,300£13,156,791160 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Columba's College And Preparatory School

What does St Columba's College And Preparatory School do?

The Charity provides education in St Albans to boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 18. It promotes the intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of young people within a school community rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition. The Charity actively supports schools of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, especially through an annual work projects.

How much income did St Columba's College And Preparatory School report in 2025?

St Columba's College And Preparatory School reported total income of £16.86m and reported expenditure of £15.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Columba's College And Preparatory School registered as a charity?

St Columba's College And Preparatory School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 2001 as charity number 1088480. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs St Columba's College And Preparatory School?

St Columba's College And Preparatory School is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Columba's College And Preparatory School operate?

St Columba's College And Preparatory School operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Columba's College And Preparatory School a registered charity?

Yes — St Columba's College And Preparatory School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088480.

Details

Address
St. Columbas College
8-10 King Harry Lane
St. Albans
AL3 4AW
Registration Date
19 September 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3983103
Charity Number
1088480

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Trustees

Barbara Margaret Elliott
Br Joseph Francis Holthaus
Br Raymond Alan Hetu
Also governs 1 other charity
Brother Ronald Joseph Hingle
Dominic Keogh
Jack Rankin
Martha Moroney
Oliver James Adams
Stephen Byrne

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