St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust
Also known as: St Mary's School Shaftesbury
To run St Mary's, a School located in Shaftesbury.St Mary's is a Roman Catholic Girls' School, boarding and day, founded on the principles of Mary Ward. Her vision and the school's mission is to educate each individual to the highest standards through fostering traditional values in the spirit of the Gospel.
Activities & Mission
To run St Mary's, a School located in Shaftesbury.St Mary's is a Roman Catholic Girls' School, boarding and day, founded on the principles of Mary Ward. Her vision and the school's mission is to educate each individual to the highest standards through fostering traditional values in the spirit of the Gospel.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 2018.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £4,734,945 | £5,638,637 | £5,552,102 | £3,858,566 | £3,333,722 | 165 / 0 |
| 2017 | £5,283,056 | £5,738,995 | £5,700,513 | £4,725,082 | £0 | 208 / 0 |
| 2016 | £5,981,110 | £6,135,174 | £6,135,175 | £5,145,103 | £4,377,349 | 201 / 0 |
| 2015 | £6,257,307 | £6,411,814 | £6,389,743 | £5,253,869 | £0 | 139 / 0 |
| 2014 | £6,637,693 | £6,653,726 | £6,626,314 | £5,400,461 | £0 | 149 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust
What does St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust do?
To run St Mary's, a School located in Shaftesbury.St Mary's is a Roman Catholic Girls' School, boarding and day, founded on the principles of Mary Ward. Her vision and the school's mission is to educate each individual to the highest standards through fostering traditional values in the spirit of the Gospel.
How much income did St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust report in 2018?
St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust reported total income of £4.73m and reported expenditure of £5.64m for the financial year ending 2018, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust?
St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust has a program ratio of 116.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust registered as a charity?
St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1985 as charity number 292845. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust?
St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is VICTORIA YOUNGHUSBAND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust operate?
St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Wiltshire.
Is St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust a registered charity?
Yes — St Mary's School Shaftesbury Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292845.
Details
5 TEMPLE SQUARE
TEMPLE STREET
LIVERPOOL
L2 5RH
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- 14 May 2026
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