The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust
Also known as: St Helen's School
The principal activity of the Trust is to educate academically able girls aged 9 to 18 years. The Governors' policy is to achieve a social mix.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the Trust is to educate academically able girls aged 9 to 18 years. The Governors' policy is to achieve a social mix.
Grants
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £15,684,916
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,471,846 | £15,684,916 | £15,636,600 | £30,351,283 | £30,163,046 | 232 / 0 |
| 2024 | £15,994,439 | £15,531,484 | £15,402,147 | £29,417,626 | £29,280,570 | 224 / 0 |
| 2023 | £15,396,985 | £14,760,029 | £14,649,448 | £28,780,106 | £28,631,251 | 218 / 0 |
| 2022 | £14,239,145 | £13,565,175 | £13,546,449 | £28,171,311 | £27,581,766 | 216 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,854,346 | £12,345,009 | £12,214,160 | £25,123,095 | £23,942,855 | 212 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust
What does The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust do?
The principal activity of the Trust is to educate academically able girls aged 9 to 18 years. The Governors' policy is to achieve a social mix.
How much income did The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust report in 2025?
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust reported total income of £16.47m and reported expenditure of £15.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust?
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust registered as a charity?
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 1983 as charity number 286892. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust?
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sara Elizabeth Benbow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust operate?
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286892.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Helen's School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated