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The Central Foundation Schools Of London

The provision and maintenance of a day school for girls and a day school for boys in London.Providing special benefits for the school of an kind not normally provided by the Local Education AuthorityAwarding exhibitions, bursaries or maintenance allowances tenable at any approved place of higher education.In otherwise promoting the education (incl social & physical training) of beneficiaries

Activities & Mission

The provision and maintenance of a day school for girls and a day school for boys in London.Providing special benefits for the school of an kind not normally provided by the Local Education AuthorityAwarding exhibitions, bursaries or maintenance allowances tenable at any approved place of higher education.In otherwise promoting the education (incl social & physical training) of beneficiaries

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

Latest Income
£1,740,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,666,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 197.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% 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 £949,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £791,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,442,000
Raising Funds £224,000
Governance £79,000
Grants to Institutions £1,676,000
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,740,000
£3,666,000£3,442,000£138,609,000£9,675,0002 / 0
2024
£1,843,000
£3,709,000£3,508,000£140,365,000£10,724,0003 / 0
2023
£6,403,000
£2,532,000£2,313,000£140,330,000£11,472,0002 / 0
2022
£2,294,000
£2,412,000£2,199,000£139,705,000£11,887,0002 / 0
2021
£2,908,000
£2,308,000£2,117,000£138,179,000£11,068,0002 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Central Foundation Schools Of London

What does The Central Foundation Schools Of London do?

The provision and maintenance of a day school for girls and a day school for boys in London.Providing special benefits for the school of an kind not normally provided by the Local Education AuthorityAwarding exhibitions, bursaries or maintenance allowances tenable at any approved place of higher education.In otherwise promoting the education (incl social & physical training) of beneficiaries

How much income did The Central Foundation Schools Of London report in 2025?

The Central Foundation Schools Of London reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £3.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Central Foundation Schools Of London?

The Central Foundation Schools Of London has a program ratio of 197.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Central Foundation Schools Of London registered as a charity?

The Central Foundation Schools Of London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 1964 as charity number 312695. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Central Foundation Schools Of London?

The Central Foundation Schools Of London is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Central Foundation Schools Of London operate?

The Central Foundation Schools Of London operates across 3 areas: City Of London, Islington and Tower Hamlets.

Is The Central Foundation Schools Of London a registered charity?

Yes — The Central Foundation Schools Of London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312695.

Details

Address
CENTRAL FOUNDATION BOYS SCHOOL
COWPER STREET
LONDON
EC2A 4SH
Registration Date
6 April 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312695
Charity Number
312695

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