The Open School Trust
Also known as: The Open School, National Extension College
Education and Training
Activities & Mission
Education and Training
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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 | £1,561,047 | £1,271,483 | £1,271,483 | £1,083,939 | £1,067,614 | 27 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,266,353 | £1,231,293 | £1,231,293 | £794,375 | £794,115 | 26 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,084,241 | £1,198,064 | £1,195,064 | £759,315 | £759,315 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,331,599 | £1,218,991 | £1,189,147 | £873,138 | £873,138 | 27 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,526,359 | £1,300,921 | £1,273,582 | £760,530 | £757,840 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Open School Trust
What does The Open School Trust do?
Education and Training
How much income did The Open School Trust report in 2025?
The Open School Trust reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Open School Trust?
The Open School Trust has a program ratio of 81.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Open School Trust registered as a charity?
The Open School Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1989 as charity number 328414. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Open School Trust?
The Open School Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Open School Trust operate?
The Open School Trust operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Open School Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Open School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328414.
Details
70 High Street
Sawston
CAMBRIDGE
CB22 3HJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Open School
- National Extension College
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated