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The Poor School

The provision of drama training.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of drama training.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £671,180
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £50,646
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £458,482
Raising Funds £27,253
Governance £9,740
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 2018.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2018
£199,662
£425,0570 / 0
2017
£721,826
£485,735£458,482£565,898£565,8983 / 0
2016
£590,623
£481,362£467,123£329,807£329,8073 / 0
2015
£487,551
£462,6640 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Poor School

What does The Poor School do?

The provision of drama training.

How much income did The Poor School report in 2018?

The Poor School reported total income of £200k and reported expenditure of £425k for the financial year ending 2018, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Poor School registered as a charity?

The Poor School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2001 as charity number 1084706. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Poor School?

The Poor School is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Poor School operate?

The Poor School operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Poor School a registered charity?

Yes — The Poor School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084706.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 January 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3972643
Charity Number
1084706

Trustees

Bevan Caister
Kathleen Barry

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2 November 2026
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