The London Diocesan Board For Schools
Working alongside schools in the Diocese of London to support them in their task of providing high quality education inspired by Christian values and faith.We also promote co-operation between the Board and bodies or persons concerned in any respect with education in the Diocese.Most of our activites are focused on the 156 Church of England schools in the Diocese of London.
Activities & Mission
Working alongside schools in the Diocese of London to support them in their task of providing high quality education inspired by Christian values and faith.We also promote co-operation between the Board and bodies or persons concerned in any respect with education in the Diocese.Most of our activites are focused on the 156 Church of England schools in the Diocese of London.
Grants
The London Diocesan Board For Schools makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £66,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training and religious activities
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 7% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 731). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 | £7,359,000 | £6,419,000 | £4,409,000 | £37,869,000 | £1,146,000 | 28 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,436,000 | £6,627,000 | £4,897,000 | £44,075,000 | £559,000 | 31 / 0 |
| 2023 | £19,560,000 | £14,951,000 | £13,907,000 | £48,698,000 | £559,000 | 43 / 0 |
| 2022 | £13,165,000 | £13,261,000 | £12,223,000 | £43,512,000 | £559,000 | 46 / 0 |
| 2021 | £21,009,000 | £21,378,000 | £20,132,000 | £39,084,000 | £563,000 | 47 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The London Diocesan Board For Schools
What does The London Diocesan Board For Schools do?
Working alongside schools in the Diocese of London to support them in their task of providing high quality education inspired by Christian values and faith.We also promote co-operation between the Board and bodies or persons concerned in any respect with education in the Diocese.Most of our activites are focused on the 156 Church of England schools in the Diocese of London.
How much income did The London Diocesan Board For Schools report in 2025?
The London Diocesan Board For Schools reported total income of £7.36m and reported expenditure of £6.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London Diocesan Board For Schools?
The London Diocesan Board For Schools has a program ratio of 59.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 731 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London Diocesan Board For Schools registered as a charity?
The London Diocesan Board For Schools was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 1967 as charity number 313000. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The London Diocesan Board For Schools?
The London Diocesan Board For Schools is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Rt Revd Rod Green. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The London Diocesan Board For Schools operate?
The London Diocesan Board For Schools operates across 2 areas: Surrey and London.
Is The London Diocesan Board For Schools a registered charity?
Yes — The London Diocesan Board For Schools is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313000.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated