The Gresham's Foundation

Also known as: The Gresham's Holt Foundation, The Gresham's Grasshopper Foundation

The advancement and promotion of charitable purposes connected with Gresham's School.

Activities & Mission

The advancement and promotion of charitable purposes connected with Gresham's School.

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,113,000

Latest Expenditure

£449,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% 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 £2,026,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £87,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £430,000

Raising Funds £19,000

Governance £7,000

Grants to Institutions £412,700

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 2024.

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,113,000	£449,000	£430,000	£9,536,000	£3,031,000	0 / 5
2023	£758,000	£387,000	£356,000	£7,071,000	£2,795,000	0 / 5
2022	£1,857,000	£415,000	£377,000	£6,567,000	£2,493,000	0 / 5
2021	£475,000	£500,000				0 / 5
2020	£987,000	£411,000	£384,000	£4,787,000	£2,296,000	0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Gresham's Foundation

What does The Gresham's Foundation do?

The advancement and promotion of charitable purposes connected with Gresham's School.

How much income did The Gresham's Foundation report in 2024?

The Gresham's Foundation reported total income of £2.11m and reported expenditure of £449k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Gresham's Foundation?

The Gresham's Foundation has a program ratio of 20.4%, 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 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Gresham's Foundation registered as a charity?

The Gresham's Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 2005 as charity number 1109441. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Gresham's Foundation?

The Gresham's Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Gresham's Foundation operate?

The Gresham's Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Gresham's Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Gresham's Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109441.