The Wellington College
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Wellington College
The Charity aims to provide a world-class education that will enable its pupils to realise their full potential in academic, sporting, artistic and social skills and to engender in them a spirit of self-confidence, a desire to serve the wider community, an international outlook and an enthusiastic attitude to work and life.
Activities & Mission
The Charity aims to provide a world-class education that will enable its pupils to realise their full potential in academic, sporting, artistic and social skills and to engender in them a spirit of self-confidence, a desire to serve the wider community, an international outlook and an enthusiastic attitude to work and life.
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 33% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Education 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 | £76,225,000 | £73,085,000 | £67,236,000 | £146,959,000 | £22,861,000 | 753 / 0 |
| 2024 | £73,398,000 | £68,279,000 | £62,401,000 | £138,627,000 | £15,234,000 | 727 / 0 |
| 2023 | £66,119,000 | £64,396,000 | £58,866,000 | £127,065,000 | £17,810,000 | 724 / 0 |
| 2022 | £62,581,000 | £59,635,000 | £55,016,000 | £124,116,000 | £15,196,000 | 720 / 0 |
| 2021 | £53,143,000 | £54,104,000 | £54,084,000 | £121,119,000 | £14,515,000 | 664 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Wellington College
What does The Wellington College do?
The Charity aims to provide a world-class education that will enable its pupils to realise their full potential in academic, sporting, artistic and social skills and to engender in them a spirit of self-confidence, a desire to serve the wider community, an international outlook and an enthusiastic attitude to work and life.
How much income did The Wellington College report in 2025?
The Wellington College reported total income of £76.22m and reported expenditure of £73.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Wellington College?
The Wellington College has a program ratio of 88.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Wellington College registered as a charity?
The Wellington College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1963 as charity number 309093. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Wellington College?
The Wellington College is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Jackson MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wellington College operate?
The Wellington College operates in Bracknell Forest, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Wellington College a registered charity?
Yes — The Wellington College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309093.
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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