The King's School, Ely
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC INCLUDING EDUCATION IN THE DOCTRINES AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
Activities & Mission
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC INCLUDING EDUCATION IN THE DOCTRINES AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
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 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 71% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £31,681,655 | £30,677,969 | £30,327,287 | £22,725,949 | £21,945,287 | 496 / 6 |
| 2024 | £30,451,866 | £27,713,665 | £27,301,908 | £21,408,341 | £20,855,000 | 482 / 6 |
| 2023 | £30,421,528 | £25,439,077 | £25,139,140 | £18,231,949 | £17,694,180 | 469 / 5 |
| 2022 | £21,463,256 | £20,643,199 | £20,302,570 | £13,159,143 | £12,619,673 | 387 / 5 |
| 2021 | £19,649,679 | £19,402,530 | £19,133,599 | £12,254,398 | £11,559,618 | 472 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The King's School, Ely
What does The King's School, Ely do?
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC INCLUDING EDUCATION IN THE DOCTRINES AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.
How much income did The King's School, Ely report in 2025?
The King's School, Ely reported total income of £31.68m and reported expenditure of £30.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The King's School, Ely?
The King's School, Ely has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The King's School, Ely registered as a charity?
The King's School, Ely was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 1989 as charity number 802427. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The King's School, Ely?
The King's School, Ely is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The King's School, Ely operate?
The King's School, Ely operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The King's School, Ely a registered charity?
Yes — The King's School, Ely is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802427.
Details
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