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The Sedbergh School Foundation

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARTICULARLY THE PUPILS AT SEDBERGH SCHOOL ("THE SCHOOL")

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARTICULARLY THE PUPILS AT SEDBERGH SCHOOL ("THE 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,429,746
Latest Expenditure
£912,277

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 34.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,165,919
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £263,827
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £615,541
Raising Funds £296,736
Governance £14,003
Grants to Institutions £601,538
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2018 — The Sedbergh School Foundation (organisation 529904)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,429,746
£912,277£615,541£7,496,147£3,139,0800 / 0
2023
£2,315,090
£1,245,122£983,442£6,975,656£2,889,1060 / 0
2022
£2,066,985
£423,599£257,982£5,942,000£1,642,9612 / 0
2021
£3,349,795
£612,357£457,126£4,284,626£1,561,7902 / 0
2020
£385,826
£160,0060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sedbergh School Foundation

What does The Sedbergh School Foundation do?

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARTICULARLY THE PUPILS AT SEDBERGH SCHOOL ("THE SCHOOL")

How much income did The Sedbergh School Foundation report in 2024?

The Sedbergh School Foundation reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £912k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Sedbergh School Foundation?

The Sedbergh School Foundation has a program ratio of 43.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sedbergh School Foundation registered as a charity?

The Sedbergh School Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2017 as charity number 1176189. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Sedbergh School Foundation?

The Sedbergh School Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sedbergh School Foundation operate?

The Sedbergh School Foundation operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is The Sedbergh School Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Sedbergh School Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176189.

Details

Address
Sedbergh School Foundation
Malim Lodge
SEDBERGH
Cumbria
LA10 5RY
Registration Date
8 December 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5110641
Charity Number
1176189

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Trustees

ANTHONY WILLIAM SMITH
Daniel Harrison
Ian W Durrans
MARCUS BAKER
Richard Gledhill

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