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The Wells Cathedral School Foundation

The objects of the charity are to advance the education of pupils at Wells Cathedral School for the public benefit and to assist in financial assistance towards the maintenance and development of the school, raising money for bursaries for pupils and the provision of facilities and equipment to support education.

Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity are to advance the education of pupils at Wells Cathedral School for the public benefit and to assist in financial assistance towards the maintenance and development of the school, raising money for bursaries for pupils and the provision of facilities and equipment to support education.

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

Latest Income
£224,506
Latest Expenditure
£219,911

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£224,506
£219,9110 / 0
2023
£227,977
£107,9130 / 0
2022
£157,766
£129,2190 / 0
2021
£269,068
£145,1680 / 0
2020
£279,285
£136,2180 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wells Cathedral School Foundation

What does The Wells Cathedral School Foundation do?

The objects of the charity are to advance the education of pupils at Wells Cathedral School for the public benefit and to assist in financial assistance towards the maintenance and development of the school, raising money for bursaries for pupils and the provision of facilities and equipment to support education.

How much income did The Wells Cathedral School Foundation report in 2024?

The Wells Cathedral School Foundation reported total income of £225k and reported expenditure of £220k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wells Cathedral School Foundation registered as a charity?

The Wells Cathedral School Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2007 as charity number 1118159. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Wells Cathedral School Foundation?

The Wells Cathedral School Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER SHAUN TUDOR SEATON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wells Cathedral School Foundation operate?

The Wells Cathedral School Foundation operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wells Cathedral School Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Wells Cathedral School Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118159.

Details

Address
Wells Cathedral School
The Bursary
College Road
Wells
BA5 2SX
Registration Date
28 February 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4028766
Charity Number
1118159

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER SHAUN TUDOR SEATON Chair
ALAN DURRANT
Alastair Geoffrey Tighe
Charlotte Ann Sheaf
DAVID ALFRED JOHN BROWN OBE
MASSIMILANO COSTANTINI
Melissa Potter
PHILIP ROBERT LEMANSKI FCA MA
Timothy William Hunt Lewis
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

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