The City Of London School Charitable Trust
To carry out charitable activites as determined by the trustees
Activities & Mission
To carry out charitable activites as determined by the trustees
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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
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 | £3,413,924 | £950,054 | £949,638 | £8,732,623 | £9,112,876 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,781,754 | £547,025 | £546,621 | £5,839,605 | £407,797 | 0 / 5 |
| 2023 | £1,274,385 | £287,070 | £286,966 | £3,043,388 | £69,579 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £908,860 | £30,788 | £27,651 | £2,056,073 | £525 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £731,337 | £112,962 | £112,272 | £1,178,001 | £7,714 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The City Of London School Charitable Trust
What does The City Of London School Charitable Trust do?
To carry out charitable activites as determined by the trustees
How much income did The City Of London School Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The City Of London School Charitable Trust reported total income of £3.41m and reported expenditure of £950k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The City Of London School Charitable Trust?
The City Of London School Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 27.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The City Of London School Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The City Of London School Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 1993 as charity number 1020824. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs The City Of London School Charitable Trust?
The City Of London School Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joshua Carl Bell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The City Of London School Charitable Trust operate?
The City Of London School Charitable Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The City Of London School Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The City Of London School Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1020824.
Details
107 Queen Victoria Street
LONDON
EC4V 3AL
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- 30 July 2026
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