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United Church Schools Trust

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Church Schools Company, The Church Schools Company, The United Church Schools Trust

The provision of a liberal, practical and general education, which includes religious instruction in the doctrine and duties of Christianity, through the operation of independent schools.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of a liberal, practical and general education, which includes religious instruction in the doctrine and duties of Christianity, through the operation of independent schools.

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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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£185,221,000
Latest Expenditure
£174,415,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,232,000
Charitable Activities £172,672,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,317,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £174,415,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £364,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£185,221,000
£174,415,000£174,415,000£61,540,000£55,819,0002581 / 241
2024
£175,965,000
£157,674,000£157,674,000£50,787,000£47,906,0002455 / 274
2023
£144,154,000
£140,199,000£140,199,000£32,607,000£30,171,0002349 / 224
2022
£130,332,000
£123,929,000£123,929,000£28,533,000£26,090,0002241 / 244
2021
£121,961,000
£119,955,000£119,955,000£21,068,000£18,619,0002408 / 209

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Church Schools Trust

What does United Church Schools Trust do?

The provision of a liberal, practical and general education, which includes religious instruction in the doctrine and duties of Christianity, through the operation of independent schools.

How much income did United Church Schools Trust report in 2025?

United Church Schools Trust reported total income of £185.22m and reported expenditure of £174.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was United Church Schools Trust registered as a charity?

United Church Schools Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1993 as charity number 1016538. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs United Church Schools Trust?

United Church Schools Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United Church Schools Trust operate?

United Church Schools Trust operates across 10 areas, including Cambridgeshire, Dorset, East Riding Of Yorkshire and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is United Church Schools Trust a registered charity?

Yes — United Church Schools Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1016538.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 January 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1016538
Charity Number
1016538

Trustees

Christian Norman Brodie
Also governs 3 other charities
Dame Reena Keeble
Dr ROSALIND GIVEN-WILSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Melissa Geiger
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Stuart Mustow
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter James Plumb
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Church Schools Company
  • The Church Schools Company
  • The United Church Schools Trust

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