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The King's School Worcester

The objects of the charity are to advance education and training by the provision of co-educational schools in or near Worcester and by other associated activities for the benefit of the community. It aims to equip pupils to become balanced, confident and independent young people; to promote a range of life skills and the duty of service and to support education as a life-long process.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity are to advance education and training by the provision of co-educational schools in or near Worcester and by other associated activities for the benefit of the community. It aims to equip pupils to become balanced, confident and independent young people; to promote a range of life skills and the duty of service and to support education as a life-long process.

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

Latest Income
£20,798,000
Latest Expenditure
£23,402,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £283,000
Charitable Activities £19,953,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £211,000
Other Income £351,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £22,800,000
Raising Funds £602,000
Governance £23,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,798,000
£23,402,000£22,800,000£21,272,000£20,932,000259 / 25
2024
£20,799,000
£20,952,000£20,436,000£23,874,000£23,440,000263 / 25
2023
£20,048,000
£19,797,000£19,284,000£24,001,000£23,582,000263 / 25
2022
£18,186,000
£18,009,000£17,635,000£23,751,000£23,332,000258 / 25
2021
£16,591,000
£16,662,000£16,391,000£23,578,000£23,159,000254 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The King's School Worcester

What does The King's School Worcester do?

The objects of the charity are to advance education and training by the provision of co-educational schools in or near Worcester and by other associated activities for the benefit of the community. It aims to equip pupils to become balanced, confident and independent young people; to promote a range of life skills and the duty of service and to support education as a life-long process.

How much income did The King's School Worcester report in 2025?

The King's School Worcester reported total income of £20.80m and reported expenditure of £23.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The King's School Worcester registered as a charity?

The King's School Worcester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2003 as charity number 1098236. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The King's School Worcester?

The King's School Worcester is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The King's School Worcester operate?

The King's School Worcester operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The King's School Worcester a registered charity?

Yes — The King's School Worcester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098236.

Details

Address
The Kings School
Hostel House
5 College Green
WORCESTER
WR1 2LL
Registration Date
27 June 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999447
Charity Number
1098236

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Trustees

ANDREW UNDERWOOD
CAROLYN Mary Elizabeth PIKE OBE
Dr John Price
Dr Jonathan Andrew Salkeld
ELIZABETH ANNE PENN
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Janet Ruth Clarke
Martin James Charters
PATRICIA ANNE PRESTON
PAUL WALKER
Professor Martin Dominic Stringer
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Richard Tomlinson
Robert Prestidge
Sian Williams
Susan Elizabeth Hincks
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The Very Reverand Stephen Michael Edwards
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Timothy Rupert Brock
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