The Dean Close Foundation
Also known as: Dean Close School
Education of boys and girls based on Christian principles. Encouragement of personal development in a culture of service to the school and wider communities.
Activities & Mission
Education of boys and girls based on Christian principles. Encouragement of personal development in a culture of service to the school and wider communities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £63,803,816 | £35,483,342 | £28,572,139 | £46,753,406 | £40,333,915 | 848 / 27 |
| 2024 | £33,157,225 | £32,570,109 | £26,444,894 | £18,500,771 | £17,422,610 | 781 / 22 |
| 2023 | £30,278,855 | £30,099,501 | £24,696,088 | £17,627,301 | £16,605,399 | 695 / 20 |
| 2022 | £28,066,094 | £28,208,235 | £23,651,206 | £17,560,187 | £16,672,133 | 678 / 20 |
| 2021 | £25,275,783 | £25,064,625 | £21,388,597 | £18,043,313 | £16,753,380 | 658 / 21 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Dean Close Foundation
What does The Dean Close Foundation do?
Education of boys and girls based on Christian principles. Encouragement of personal development in a culture of service to the school and wider communities.
How much income did The Dean Close Foundation report in 2025?
The Dean Close Foundation reported total income of £63.80m and reported expenditure of £35.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Dean Close Foundation?
The Dean Close Foundation has a program ratio of 44.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Dean Close Foundation registered as a charity?
The Dean Close Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 2001 as charity number 1086829. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Dean Close Foundation?
The Dean Close Foundation is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Dean Close Foundation operate?
The Dean Close Foundation operates across 3 areas: Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and Newport City.
Is The Dean Close Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Dean Close Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086829.
Details
SHELBURNE ROAD
CHELTENHAM
GL51 6HE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dean Close School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated