Activities & Mission
The provision of education to children aged 3 to 18 yrs
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Education 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 | £13,141,089 | £14,771,340 | £14,602,156 | £7,820,941 | £3,749,567 | 174 / 0 |
| 2024 | £14,015,055 | £14,221,874 | £14,148,369 | £5,183,375 | £1,116,087 | 179 / 0 |
| 2023 | £12,116,984 | £12,083,671 | £12,034,623 | £5,301,800 | £1,393,932 | 169 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,839,781 | £11,272,543 | £11,272,543 | £5,292,155 | £1,539,137 | 155 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,656,739 | £10,029,011 | £10,029,011 | £3,747,437 | £1,469,882 | 144 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Edmund's School Canterbury
What does St Edmund's School Canterbury do?
The provision of education to children aged 3 to 18 yrs
How much income did St Edmund's School Canterbury report in 2025?
St Edmund's School Canterbury reported total income of £13.14m and reported expenditure of £14.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Edmund's School Canterbury?
St Edmund's School Canterbury has a program ratio of 111.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Edmund's School Canterbury registered as a charity?
St Edmund's School Canterbury was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 1996 as charity number 1056382. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs St Edmund's School Canterbury?
St Edmund's School Canterbury is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Air Marshal Christopher Mark Nickols CB CBE MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Edmund's School Canterbury operate?
St Edmund's School Canterbury operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Edmund's School Canterbury a registered charity?
Yes — St Edmund's School Canterbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056382.
Details
St Thomas Hill
Canterbury
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8HU
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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