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The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation

Notable UK charity

Object: to advance education for the public benefit. Achieved by establishing, operating & supporting schools, run in accordance with Christian principles - both state-funded & independent. Formed from five small charity schools, all founded 1594-1674 to benefit poor children in Westminster (Clothworkers' charity school, founded 1576 in Kent later added). Schools today remain in or near London.

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Activities & Mission

Object: to advance education for the public benefit. Achieved by establishing, operating & supporting schools, run in accordance with Christian principles - both state-funded & independent. Formed from five small charity schools, all founded 1594-1674 to benefit poor children in Westminster (Clothworkers' charity school, founded 1576 in Kent later added). Schools today remain in or near London.

Grants

The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£83,313,000
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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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
£80,376,000
Latest Expenditure
£83,313,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,026,000
Charitable Activities £72,968,000
Other Trading £2,115,000
Investments £2,630,000
Other Income £1,637,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £78,051,000
Raising Funds £2,115,000
Governance £140,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,147,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£80,376,000
£83,313,000£78,051,000£142,760,000£46,296,000891 / 50
2024
£79,344,000
£76,487,000£74,402,000£146,162,000£47,794,000872 / 50
2023
£72,134,000
£71,338,000£69,099,000£138,810,000£524,000861 / 0
2022
£66,874,000
£66,486,000£64,747,000£138,923,000£110,000867 / 0
2021
£60,428,000
£60,623,000£59,566,000£134,982,000£36,075,000872 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation

What does The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation do?

Object: to advance education for the public benefit. Achieved by establishing, operating & supporting schools, run in accordance with Christian principles - both state-funded & independent. Formed from five small charity schools, all founded 1594-1674 to benefit poor children in Westminster (Clothworkers' charity school, founded 1576 in Kent later added). Schools today remain in or near London.

How much income did The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation report in 2025?

The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation reported total income of £80.38m and reported expenditure of £83.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation registered as a charity?

The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2018 as charity number 1181012. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation?

The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation operate?

The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation operates across 4 areas: City Of Westminster, Kent, Reading and Wandsworth.

Is The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The United Westminster And Grey Coat Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181012.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
5 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124788
Charity Number
1181012

Trustees

Daniel Browning
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Margaret Gibson MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Frances Brownhill
JOHN OLIVER NESBITT
Margaret Corbally
MIRANDA JANE RICHARDS
Rosemary Jane Baylis-West
Ryan O' Grady
Simon Pryke
Also governs 2 other charities
Susan Mary Lowson
TARA JOHN DOUGLAS-HOME
Also governs 2 other charities
TOBY JONATHAN MULLINS
WILLIAM ALEXANDER WELLS
Also governs 1 other charity

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