The Sherborne School Foundation
To promote the charitable purposes of Sherborne School in Dorset and to promote any other charitable purpose connected with or otherwise associated with the School.
Activities & Mission
To promote the charitable purposes of Sherborne School in Dorset and to promote any other charitable purpose connected with or otherwise associated with 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £505,870 | £488,817 | £360,297 | £350,935 | £156,453 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £535,739 | £429,442 | £341,393 | £333,882 | £123,827 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £666,739 | £1,285,051 | £1,203,463 | £227,585 | £52,509 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,017,480 | £890,043 | £766,039 | £845,897 | £21,639 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £692,194 | £2,243,674 | £2,168,299 | £718,460 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Sherborne School Foundation
What does The Sherborne School Foundation do?
To promote the charitable purposes of Sherborne School in Dorset and to promote any other charitable purpose connected with or otherwise associated with the School.
How much income did The Sherborne School Foundation report in 2025?
The Sherborne School Foundation reported total income of £506k and reported expenditure of £489k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sherborne School Foundation?
The Sherborne School Foundation has a program ratio of 71.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Sherborne School Foundation registered as a charity?
The Sherborne School Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 1999 as charity number 1073522. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Sherborne School Foundation?
The Sherborne School Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sam Small. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sherborne School Foundation operate?
The Sherborne School Foundation operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Sherborne School Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Sherborne School Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073522.
Details
SHERBORNE
DORSET
DT9 3AP
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