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.

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

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire Dorset East Riding Of Yorkshire Hampshire Hertfordshire Kent Lancashire Lincolnshire Southwark Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£175,965,000

Latest Expenditure

£157,674,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% 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 £14,081,000

Charitable Activities £160,833,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,051,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £157,674,000

Raising Funds £0

Governance £534,000

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£175,965,000	£157,674,000	£157,674,000	£50,787,000	£47,906,000	2455 / 274
2023	£144,154,000	£140,199,000	£140,199,000	£32,607,000	£30,171,000	2349 / 224
2022	£130,332,000	£123,929,000	£123,929,000	£28,533,000	£26,090,000	2241 / 244
2021	£121,961,000	£119,955,000	£119,955,000	£21,068,000	£18,619,000	2408 / 209
2020	£114,470,000	£117,403,000	£117,403,000	£18,641,000	£16,192,000	2550 / 442

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 2024?

United Church Schools Trust reported total income of £175.97m and reported expenditure of £157.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is United Church Schools Trust?

United Church Schools Trust has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.