The Harrow Development Trust

To advance the education of pupils at Harrow and The John LyonSchool and such other charitable purpose as the Trustees may declare.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of pupils at Harrow and The John LyonSchool and such other charitable purpose as the Trustees may declare.

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

Harrow

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,918,946

Latest Expenditure

£8,533,663

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 85.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 14.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,918,946

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,292,595

Raising Funds £1,241,068

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£7,918,946	£8,533,663	£7,292,595	£521,616	£133,272	7 / 0
2023	£9,914,228	£10,009,732	£8,632,045	£1,055,381	£602,912	7 / 0
2022	£8,800,482	£8,314,499	£7,030,598	£1,168,073	£654,532	7 / 0
2021	£10,116,766	£10,387,517	£9,370,499	£690,823	£76,653	7 / 0
2020	£7,296,801	£7,880,494	£6,976,395	£803,474	£148,935	7 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Harrow Development Trust

What does The Harrow Development Trust do?

To advance the education of pupils at Harrow and The John LyonSchool and such other charitable purpose as the Trustees may declare.

How much income did The Harrow Development Trust report in 2024?

The Harrow Development Trust reported total income of £7.92m and reported expenditure of £8.53m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Harrow Development Trust registered as a charity?

The Harrow Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 December 1988 as charity number 296097. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Harrow Development Trust?

The Harrow Development Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Philip John Glover BA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Harrow Development Trust operate?

The Harrow Development Trust operates in Harrow, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Harrow Development Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Harrow Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296097.