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The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust

Also known as: St Francis' College Trust

THE COLLEGE OFFERS CARE AND EDUCATION TO GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND EIGHTEEN WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. BOARDING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE.

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Activities & Mission

THE COLLEGE OFFERS CARE AND EDUCATION TO GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND EIGHTEEN WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. BOARDING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE.

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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£53,807
Latest Expenditure
£5,970

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 48). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,950
Charitable Activities £4,107,039
Other Trading £72,596
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,705,739
Raising Funds £0
Governance £106,230
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£53,807
£5,9700 / 0
2024
£14,537
£6,8360 / 0
2022
£4,181,585
£4,705,739£4,705,739£1,082,400£083 / 0
2021
£5,434,415
£6,137,750£6,137,750£1,815,093£0110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust

What does The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust do?

THE COLLEGE OFFERS CARE AND EDUCATION TO GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND EIGHTEEN WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. BOARDING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE.

How much income did The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust report in 2025?

The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust reported total income of £54k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust?

The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust has a program ratio of 112.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust registered as a charity?

The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1983 as charity number 287694. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust?

The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN GOODWIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust operate?

The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Letchworth Garden City Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287694.

Details

Address
Broad House
1 The Broadway
Old Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 5BG
Registration Date
24 July 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
287694
Charity Number
287694

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Trustees

ALAN GOODWIN Chair
Amanda Jane Aldridge
EILEEN ISMAY
GEORGE RITCHIE
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin John Dingemans

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Education Facilities

Also Known As

  • St Francis' College Trust

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