The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust
Also known as: The King's School Development Trust, The King's School Worcester Development Trust
The primary activity of the charity is to provide financial support to the charitable purposes of The King's School Worcester. It aims to do so mainly through the generation of funds from which significant bursary grants may be made to enable pupils to attend the School whose families would otherwise be unable to affords for them to do so.
Activities & Mission
The primary activity of the charity is to provide financial support to the charitable purposes of The King's School Worcester. It aims to do so mainly through the generation of funds from which significant bursary grants may be made to enable pupils to attend the School whose families would otherwise be unable to affords for them to do so.
Grants
The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2022)
- £310,198
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 350). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £493,763 | £359,898 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £247,604 | £308,244 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £205,396 | £347,815 | 0 / 17 | |||
| 2022 | £1,476,568 | £351,988 | £314,238 | £5,014,311 | £35,578 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £369,595 | £241,696 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust
What does The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust do?
The primary activity of the charity is to provide financial support to the charitable purposes of The King's School Worcester. It aims to do so mainly through the generation of funds from which significant bursary grants may be made to enable pupils to attend the School whose families would otherwise be unable to affords for them to do so.
How much income did The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust reported total income of £494k and reported expenditure of £360k 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 Worcester Charitable Trust?
The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 21.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 350 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1968 as charity number 527530. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust?
The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas William Clark. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust operate?
The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The King's School Worcester Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 527530.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The King's School Development Trust
- The King's School Worcester Development Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated