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St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO

Also known as: St Olave's and St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO

The objects of the Foundation are to support the provision of education by the two schools of the Foundation, St Olave's & St Saviour's Grammar School, Orpington and St Saviour's & St Olave's School, Southwark; to support the education of young people under the age of 25 in Southwark either directly or through other organisations; and to support the choir of Southwark Cathedral.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Foundation are to support the provision of education by the two schools of the Foundation, St Olave's & St Saviour's Grammar School, Orpington and St Saviour's & St Olave's School, Southwark; to support the education of young people under the age of 25 in Southwark either directly or through other organisations; and to support the choir of Southwark Cathedral.

Grants

St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2026)
£795,424
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training

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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
£1,737,032
Latest Expenditure
£1,600,216

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 73.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £290,363
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,269,956
Other Income £176,713

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,169,994
Raising Funds £430,222
Governance £15,441
Grants to Institutions £795,424
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,737,032
£1,600,216£1,169,994£30,209,873£2,668,2082 / 4
2025
£1,327,092
£1,700,009£1,163,726£30,519,591£2,317,5102 / 4
2024
£1,311,609
£1,572,628£1,161,629£30,993,508£2,563,8362 / 5
2023
£1,326,953
£1,350,836£1,145,141£30,641,350£2,521,5932 / 0
2022
£1,202,494
£1,377,963£1,163,515£27,406,655£2,567,5652 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO

What does St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO do?

The objects of the Foundation are to support the provision of education by the two schools of the Foundation, St Olave's & St Saviour's Grammar School, Orpington and St Saviour's & St Olave's School, Southwark; to support the education of young people under the age of 25 in Southwark either directly or through other organisations; and to support the choir of Southwark Cathedral.

How much income did St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO report in 2026?

St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO registered as a charity?

St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2019 as charity number 1181857. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO?

St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Edward Major. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO operate?

St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO operates across 2 areas: Kent and Southwark.

Is St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO a registered charity?

Yes — St Olave's & St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181857.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5129865
Charity Number
1181857

Trustees

John Edward Major Chair
Adrian Smith
David McBride
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Edwards
Also governs 1 other charity
James de Sausmarez
James Rothwell
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Johnson
Louise Harris
Rachel Bentley
Robert Highmore
Sarah McCourt
Stephen John Parry

Also Known As

  • St Olave's and St Saviour's Schools Foundation CIO

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