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St John's College Limited

Also known as: St John's College Cardiff, St Johns College Cardiff

The school principally provides a high level of education to boys and girls in Cardiff and the surrounding areas from the ages of 3 to 18 years in the context of a recognized Choir School.

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Activities & Mission

The school principally provides a high level of education to boys and girls in Cardiff and the surrounding areas from the ages of 3 to 18 years in the context of a recognized Choir School.

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
£7,118,790
Latest Expenditure
£7,760,133

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% 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

Donations & Legacies £6,865
Charitable Activities £7,004,663
Other Trading £0
Investments £89,119
Other Income £18,143

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,742,439
Raising Funds £17,694
Governance £19,850
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
£7,118,790
£7,760,133£7,742,439£7,376,343£7,376,343114 / 0
2024
£7,647,804
£7,648,747£7,631,678£7,886,652£7,886,652120 / 0
2023
£7,236,680
£7,827,659£7,810,729£7,719,754£7,719,754121 / 0
2022
£6,747,677
£6,931,450£6,911,697£8,365,968£8,365,968119 / 0
2021
£6,369,924
£6,662,921£6,643,936£8,456,599£8,456,599131 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St John's College Limited

What does St John's College Limited do?

The school principally provides a high level of education to boys and girls in Cardiff and the surrounding areas from the ages of 3 to 18 years in the context of a recognized Choir School.

How much income did St John's College Limited report in 2025?

St John's College Limited reported total income of £7.12m and reported expenditure of £7.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St John's College Limited?

St John's College Limited has a program ratio of 108.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St John's College Limited registered as a charity?

St John's College Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 1989 as charity number 701294. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs St John's College Limited?

St John's College Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN CHARLES REES QC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St John's College Limited operate?

St John's College Limited operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St John's College Limited a registered charity?

Yes — St John's College Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 701294.

Details

Address
St. Johns College
William Nicholls Drive
Old St. Mellons
CARDIFF
CF3 5YX
Registration Date
3 May 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
701294
Charity Number
701294

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Trustees

JOHN CHARLES REES QC Chair
Anthony Thomas North
Pamela Jayne Smerald
Rachel Davies
SIMON HENRY JAMES
Stephanie Kate Eden

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St John's College Cardiff
  • St Johns College Cardiff

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14 May 2026
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