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The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby provide education to boys and girls from the ages 4-18, in two Senior Schools, two Junior Schools and a Mixed Infant School. With the exception of pupils aged 4-7 and a small amount of teaching in the sixth form, the Schools provide a single sex education. There is however a wide range of extra-curricular activities in which both boys and girls can participate.

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Activities & Mission

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby provide education to boys and girls from the ages 4-18, in two Senior Schools, two Junior Schools and a Mixed Infant School. With the exception of pupils aged 4-7 and a small amount of teaching in the sixth form, the Schools provide a single sex education. There is however a wide range of extra-curricular activities in which both boys and girls can participate.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,902,930
Latest Expenditure
£16,353,901

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £489,148
Charitable Activities £14,876,505
Other Trading £144,845
Investments £306,139
Other Income £86,293

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,135,308
Raising Funds £116,692
Governance £51,393
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £101,901

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£15,902,930
£16,353,901£16,135,308£28,495,716£100,000244 / 15
2023
£16,723,756
£16,355,843£16,189,909£28,226,765£700,000256 / 9
2022
£15,787,704
£16,110,065£15,949,256£28,818,468£1,200,000256 / 0
2021
£14,994,227
£14,671,542£14,554,561£29,682,207£15,063,072257 / 0
2020
£15,914,501
£16,435,404£16,269,435£26,950,243£1,210,000307 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby

What does The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby do?

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby provide education to boys and girls from the ages 4-18, in two Senior Schools, two Junior Schools and a Mixed Infant School. With the exception of pupils aged 4-7 and a small amount of teaching in the sixth form, the Schools provide a single sex education. There is however a wide range of extra-curricular activities in which both boys and girls can participate.

How much income did The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby report in 2024?

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby reported total income of £15.90m and reported expenditure of £16.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby?

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby has a program ratio of 101.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby registered as a charity?

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2008 as charity number 1125485. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby?

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby operate?

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby operates across 10 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Knowsley and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby a registered charity?

Yes — The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125485.

Details

Address
186 LIVERPOOL ROAD
CROSBY
LIVERPOOL
L23 0QP
Registration Date
13 August 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4041120
Charity Number
1125485

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Trustees

Anthony O'Brien
Charles Cowling
Also governs 2 other charities
Chris Stuart Green
Gareth Richard Mawdsley
Glynis Steen Johnston
Ian Kirby
Jeremy Alexander Quartermain
Matthew King
Philip John Marshall KC
SARAH LOUISE FLETCHER

Sectors & Classifications

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