Wakefield Grammar School Foundation
The object for which the Foundation is established is to advance education by the provision of a school or schools in or near Wakefield or elsewhere in Britain and by ancillary or incidental educational activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.
Activities & Mission
The object for which the Foundation is established is to advance education by the provision of a school or schools in or near Wakefield or elsewhere in Britain and by ancillary or incidental educational activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £24,590,807 | £25,398,778 | £25,357,362 | £25,838,499 | £0 | 368 / 66 |
| 2023 | £24,129,343 | £25,266,352 | £25,235,613 | £25,819,775 | £0 | 382 / 5 |
| 2022 | £22,604,265 | £22,026,500 | £21,952,042 | £26,876,392 | £0 | 410 / 0 |
| 2021 | £20,520,290 | £20,629,009 | £20,600,500 | £26,576,407 | £890,243 | 455 / 0 |
| 2020 | £20,459,144 | £20,998,554 | £20,982,919 | £26,323,244 | £982,926 | 466 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Grammar School Foundation
What does Wakefield Grammar School Foundation do?
The object for which the Foundation is established is to advance education by the provision of a school or schools in or near Wakefield or elsewhere in Britain and by ancillary or incidental educational activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.
How much income did Wakefield Grammar School Foundation report in 2024?
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation reported total income of £24.59m and reported expenditure of £25.40m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wakefield Grammar School Foundation?
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation has a program ratio of 103.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wakefield Grammar School Foundation registered as a charity?
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 2001 as charity number 1088415. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Wakefield Grammar School Foundation?
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Shevill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wakefield Grammar School Foundation operate?
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wakefield Grammar School Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Wakefield Grammar School Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088415.
Details
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