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.
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 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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 | £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 |
| 2020 | £12,343,707 | £11,759,116 | £11,754,116 | £24,314,204 | £0 | 220 / 12 |
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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 2024?
The School Of St Helen And St Katharine Trust reported total income of £15.99m and reported expenditure of £15.53m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 96.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 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 10 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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Also Known As
- St Helen's School
Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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