The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester
Also known as: Winchester College
The advancement of education through the provision of classical, literary, historical, mathematic, scientific, engineering, cultural and general education of the highest class and the provision of financial assistance for such education.The preservation for the public benefit of the buildings and grounds, furniture, pictures and chattels of the College.The advancement of Christian religion.
Activities & Mission
The advancement of education through the provision of classical, literary, historical, mathematic, scientific, engineering, cultural and general education of the highest class and the provision of financial assistance for such education.The preservation for the public benefit of the buildings and grounds, furniture, pictures and chattels of the College.The advancement of Christian religion.
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 19% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Heritage 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 | £45,874,220 | £46,242,475 | £41,076,547 | £511,285,059 | £5,600,000 | 318 / 13 |
| 2024 | £45,100,670 | £44,666,787 | £39,949,363 | £475,195,867 | £17,211,837 | 312 / 13 |
| 2023 | £39,547,280 | £41,132,130 | £37,020,831 | £448,142,081 | £27,564,240 | 313 / 19 |
| 2022 | £36,866,518 | £36,565,356 | £33,373,852 | £433,975,516 | £0 | 364 / 18 |
| 2021 | £31,037,494 | £32,019,960 | £29,082,451 | £417,428,558 | £0 | 377 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester
What does The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester do?
The advancement of education through the provision of classical, literary, historical, mathematic, scientific, engineering, cultural and general education of the highest class and the provision of financial assistance for such education.The preservation for the public benefit of the buildings and grounds, furniture, pictures and chattels of the College.The advancement of Christian religion.
How much income did The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester report in 2025?
The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester reported total income of £45.87m and reported expenditure of £46.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester?
The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester has a program ratio of 59.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester registered as a charity?
The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2010 as charity number 1139000. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester?
The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Richard Stagg KCMG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester operate?
The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester a registered charity?
Yes — The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139000.
Details
College Street
Winchester
SO23 9NA
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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