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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
£14,741,051
Latest Expenditure
£16,057,871

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £555,251
Charitable Activities £13,644,322
Other Trading £151,503
Investments £262,491
Other Income £127,484

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,946,980
Raising Funds £110,891
Governance £107,764
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
£14,741,051
£16,057,871£15,946,980£26,890,835£0240 / 15
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

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 2025?

The Merchant Taylors' Schools Crosby reported total income of £14.74m and reported expenditure of £16.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 9 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
Chris Stuart Green
Gareth Richard Mawdsley
Ian Kirby
Jeremy Alexander Quartermain
Mary Ball
Matthew King
Philip John Marshall KC
Simon Krol

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