The Frewen Educational Trust Limited
Also known as: Frewen College
Independent co-educational day and boarding school for children (aged 7-18) with Specific Learning Difficulties.
Activities & Mission
Independent co-educational day and boarding school for children (aged 7-18) with Specific Learning Difficulties.
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 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,789,610 | £4,384,012 | £4,382,949 | £2,852,045 | £2,446,535 | 73 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,696,385 | £4,257,645 | £4,256,431 | £2,446,447 | £2,040,937 | 74 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,814,826 | £4,315,277 | £4,308,750 | £2,007,707 | £1,602,197 | 83 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,184,377 | £3,904,604 | £3,885,859 | £1,508,858 | £1,508,858 | 73 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,765,252 | £3,337,559 | £3,309,450 | £1,229,085 | £0 | 68 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Frewen Educational Trust Limited
What does The Frewen Educational Trust Limited do?
Independent co-educational day and boarding school for children (aged 7-18) with Specific Learning Difficulties.
How much income did The Frewen Educational Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Frewen Educational Trust Limited reported total income of £4.79m and reported expenditure of £4.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Frewen Educational Trust Limited?
The Frewen Educational Trust Limited has a program ratio of 91.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Frewen Educational Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Frewen Educational Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1968 as charity number 307019. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs The Frewen Educational Trust Limited?
The Frewen Educational Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Frewen Educational Trust Limited operate?
The Frewen Educational Trust Limited operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Frewen Educational Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Frewen Educational Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307019.
Details
FREWEN COLLEGE BRICKWALL
RYE ROAD
NORTHIAM
RYE
TN31 6NL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Frewen College
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated