The Woodard Corporation
Also known as: The Woodward Corporation
The Woodard Corporation is the holding company for a group of faith schools operating in the independent sector and a sponsor of academies. Woodard is unique in that its structure includes for affiliation with maintained sector schools. Woodard schools are open to people of all faiths, and of no faith. Their aim is to provide the very best all round education of every aspect of each individual.
Activities & Mission
The Woodard Corporation is the holding company for a group of faith schools operating in the independent sector and a sponsor of academies. Woodard is unique in that its structure includes for affiliation with maintained sector schools. Woodard schools are open to people of all faiths, and of no faith. Their aim is to provide the very best all round education of every aspect of each individual.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,727,000 | £1,284,000 | £1,270,000 | £10,658,000 | £9,464,000 | 9 / 3 |
| 2023 | £1,502,000 | £1,822,000 | £1,807,000 | £10,135,000 | £8,976,000 | 8 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,085,000 | £1,771,000 | £1,752,000 | £10,501,000 | £9,337,000 | 7 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,201,000 | £2,139,000 | £2,107,000 | £11,246,000 | £10,075,000 | 8 / 4 |
| 2020 | £1,005,000 | £1,462,000 | £1,432,000 | £12,008,000 | £11,627,000 | 9 / 9 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Woodard Corporation
What does The Woodard Corporation do?
The Woodard Corporation is the holding company for a group of faith schools operating in the independent sector and a sponsor of academies. Woodard is unique in that its structure includes for affiliation with maintained sector schools. Woodard schools are open to people of all faiths, and of no faith. Their aim is to provide the very best all round education of every aspect of each individual.
How much income did The Woodard Corporation report in 2024?
The Woodard Corporation reported total income of £1.73m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Woodard Corporation?
The Woodard Corporation has a program ratio of 73.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Woodard Corporation registered as a charity?
The Woodard Corporation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2003 as charity number 1096270. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Woodard Corporation?
The Woodard Corporation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Catherine Eve Poole. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Woodard Corporation operate?
The Woodard Corporation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Woodard Corporation a registered charity?
Yes — The Woodard Corporation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096270.
Details
Ivybridge House
1 Adam Street
LONDON
WC2N 6LE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated