The Johnson Trust Limited
Also known as: The Saxon Welfare Trust Limited, Seaford College
Seaford College is an educational charitable trust with a Church of England tradition that exists to provide an education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18.
Activities & Mission
Seaford College is an educational charitable trust with a Church of England tradition that exists to provide an education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18.
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 61% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 99). How is this calculated?
Higher than 72% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Religion 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 | £23,208,699 | £22,789,423 | £22,603,161 | £20,148,930 | £20,148,930 | 278 / 3 |
| 2024 | £23,165,277 | £22,152,854 | £21,809,270 | £19,729,654 | £0 | 279 / 5 |
| 2023 | £21,334,716 | £20,242,522 | £19,972,704 | £18,717,231 | £18,717,231 | 270 / 6 |
| 2022 | £18,860,827 | £17,079,394 | £16,951,886 | £17,625,037 | £17,625,037 | 238 / 4 |
| 2021 | £15,937,259 | £15,853,805 | £15,739,057 | £16,067,604 | £0 | 247 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Johnson Trust Limited
What does The Johnson Trust Limited do?
Seaford College is an educational charitable trust with a Church of England tradition that exists to provide an education for boys and girls aged between 6 and 18.
How much income did The Johnson Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Johnson Trust Limited reported total income of £23.21m and reported expenditure of £22.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Johnson Trust Limited?
The Johnson Trust Limited has a program ratio of 97.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 99 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Johnson Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Johnson Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 1980 as charity number 277439. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs The Johnson Trust Limited?
The Johnson Trust Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD HENRY JULIAN VENABLES KYRKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Johnson Trust Limited operate?
The Johnson Trust Limited operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Johnson Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Johnson Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277439.
Details
LAVINGTON PARK
PETWORTH
GU28 0NB
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Saxon Welfare Trust Limited
- Seaford College
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated