The Whitgift Foundation

Notable UK charity

Also 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.

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Activities & Mission

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

Croydon Kent Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£77,517,987

Latest Expenditure

£89,605,248

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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

Donations & Legacies £801,706

Charitable Activities £65,537,755

Other Trading £1,031,181

Investments £9,635,553

Other Income £511,792

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £87,469,074

Raising Funds £2,136,174

Governance £107,943

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£67,747,754	£71,513,079	£67,910,218	£221,861,253	£220,038,290	891 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Whitgift Foundation

What does The Whitgift Foundation do?

How much income did The Whitgift Foundation report in 2024?

The Whitgift Foundation reported total income of £77.52m and reported expenditure of £89.61m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 112.8%, 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 661 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 15 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.