The Royal Alexandra And Albert School
Also known as: Royal Alexandra and Albert Foundation
The Charity ("the Foundation") maintains a voluntary aided state boarding school. The Foundation funds the boarding facilities and pastoral care and Surrey Education Authority funds the pupils' tuition. Approximately 11% of boarding places are reserved for boys and girls who are without one or both parents or whose special circumstances make it desirable that they should go to a boarding school.
Activities & Mission
The Charity ("the Foundation") maintains a voluntary aided state boarding school. The Foundation funds the boarding facilities and pastoral care and Surrey Education Authority funds the pupils' tuition. Approximately 11% of boarding places are reserved for boys and girls who are without one or both parents or whose special circumstances make it desirable that they should go to a boarding school.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,958,000 | £11,987,000 | £11,904,000 | £36,753,000 | £10,978,000 | 144 / 130 |
| 2023 | £11,633,000 | £11,181,000 | £11,112,000 | £35,702,000 | £8,786,000 | 145 / 110 |
| 2022 | £11,624,000 | £11,092,000 | £11,037,000 | £34,723,000 | £7,109,000 | 145 / 99 |
| 2021 | £9,786,000 | £10,413,000 | £10,362,000 | £35,106,000 | £6,459,000 | 134 / 87 |
| 2020 | £8,990,000 | £9,884,000 | £9,843,000 | £34,072,000 | £5,810,000 | 130 / 93 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Alexandra And Albert School
What does The Royal Alexandra And Albert School do?
The Charity ("the Foundation") maintains a voluntary aided state boarding school. The Foundation funds the boarding facilities and pastoral care and Surrey Education Authority funds the pupils' tuition. Approximately 11% of boarding places are reserved for boys and girls who are without one or both parents or whose special circumstances make it desirable that they should go to a boarding school.
How much income did The Royal Alexandra And Albert School report in 2024?
The Royal Alexandra And Albert School reported total income of £11.96m and reported expenditure of £11.99m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Alexandra And Albert School?
The Royal Alexandra And Albert School has a program ratio of 99.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Alexandra And Albert School registered as a charity?
The Royal Alexandra And Albert School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1963 as charity number 311945. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Alexandra And Albert School?
The Royal Alexandra And Albert School is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Alexandra And Albert School operate?
The Royal Alexandra And Albert School operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Alexandra And Albert School a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Alexandra And Albert School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311945.
Details
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- 14 May 2026
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