The Whitgift Foundation
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Whitgift Educational Foundation, John Whitgift Foundation
The charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.
Activities & Mission
The charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.
Grants
The Whitgift Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £92,375,774
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, accommodation or housing and other charitable purposes
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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 | £77,076,403 | £92,375,774 | £89,347,133 | £204,849,439 | £196,454,156 | 713 / 9 |
| 2024 | £77,517,987 | £89,605,248 | £87,469,074 | £206,983,903 | £199,195,359 | 777 / 0 |
| 2023 | £78,919,524 | £83,140,294 | £80,997,181 | £203,462,010 | £196,796,263 | 757 / 0 |
| 2022 | £64,757,665 | £76,227,460 | £72,269,179 | £214,420,454 | £208,241,313 | 749 / 0 |
| 2021 | £63,475,551 | £71,652,291 | £67,792,357 | £234,229,699 | £228,206,381 | 877 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Whitgift Foundation
What does The Whitgift Foundation do?
The charity has two independent schools in the Croydon area. Fee assistance is provided to 300 pupils by way of a means tested bursaries scheme. The charity also runs two care homes and Almshouses providing nursing care, residential care and sheltered accommodation to the elderly in the region.
How much income did The Whitgift Foundation report in 2025?
The Whitgift Foundation reported total income of £77.08m and reported expenditure of £92.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Whitgift Foundation?
The Whitgift Foundation has a program ratio of 115.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Whitgift Foundation registered as a charity?
The Whitgift Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1965 as charity number 312612. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Whitgift Foundation?
The Whitgift 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 Whitgift Foundation operate?
The Whitgift Foundation operates across 3 areas: Croydon, Kent and Surrey.
Is The Whitgift Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Whitgift Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312612.
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Registry Information
Other notable Education charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Whitgift Educational Foundation
- John Whitgift Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated