The Girls' Day School Trust
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The Girls Public Day School Trust, The Girls' Day School Trust (1872), The Girls' Public Day School Trust (1872), Gdst
To remain at the forefront of education, extend excellence and innovation in dynamic educationalsettings and maintain our leadership in the education of young people, principally women.
Activities & Mission
To remain at the forefront of education, extend excellence and innovation in dynamic educationalsettings and maintain our leadership in the education of young people, principally women.
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 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £340,388,000 | £318,703,000 | £312,272,000 | £564,179,000 | £99,300,000 | 4616 / 225 |
| 2023 | £314,386,000 | £302,214,000 | £296,495,000 | £530,985,000 | £80,400,000 | 4545 / 230 |
| 2022 | £286,024,000 | £279,810,000 | £275,723,000 | £521,663,000 | £33,000,000 | 4388 / 230 |
| 2021 | £261,280,000 | £251,604,000 | £248,865,000 | £497,077,000 | £46,500,000 | 4260 / 230 |
| 2020 | £263,033,000 | £254,784,000 | £251,774,000 | £461,931,000 | £43,100,000 | 3283 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Girls' Day School Trust
What does The Girls' Day School Trust do?
To remain at the forefront of education, extend excellence and innovation in dynamic educationalsettings and maintain our leadership in the education of young people, principally women.
How much income did The Girls' Day School Trust report in 2024?
The Girls' Day School Trust reported total income of £340.39m and reported expenditure of £318.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Girls' Day School Trust?
The Girls' Day School Trust has a program ratio of 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Girls' Day School Trust registered as a charity?
The Girls' Day School Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1995 as charity number 306983. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The Girls' Day School Trust?
The Girls' Day School Trust 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 Girls' Day School Trust operate?
The Girls' Day School Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Girls' Day School Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Girls' Day School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306983.
Details
10 Bressenden Place
LONDON
SW1E 5DH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Girls Public Day School Trust
- The Girls' Day School Trust (1872)
- The Girls' Public Day School Trust (1872)
- Gdst
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated