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Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund

Also known as: The Wgs Foundation

The objects of the Charity are to support and fund the activities of Wolverhampton Grammar School Limited. This is achieved by providing bursaries and scholarships to pupils who would otherwise be unable to attend the School and also in offering support to the School for its day to day operations when required.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Charity are to support and fund the activities of Wolverhampton Grammar School Limited. This is achieved by providing bursaries and scholarships to pupils who would otherwise be unable to attend the School and also in offering support to the School for its day to day operations when required.

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

Wolverhampton

Financial Information

Latest Income
£390,033
Latest Expenditure
£258,532

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £189,826
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £508,537
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £220,998
Raising Funds £23,741
Governance £0
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£390,033
£258,5320 / 0
2024
£698,363
£244,739£220,998£4,857,380£00 / 0
2023
£310,758
£259,3400 / 10
2022
£197,989
£229,8560 / 25
2021
£282,076
£326,9900 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund

What does Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund do?

The objects of the Charity are to support and fund the activities of Wolverhampton Grammar School Limited. This is achieved by providing bursaries and scholarships to pupils who would otherwise be unable to attend the School and also in offering support to the School for its day to day operations when required.

How much income did Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund report in 2025?

Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund reported total income of £390k and reported expenditure of £259k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund?

Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund has a program ratio of 31.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund registered as a charity?

Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 1978 as charity number 507487. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund?

Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Alan Harper. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund operate?

Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund operates in Wolverhampton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Wolverhampton Grammar School Independence Appeals Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 507487.

Details

Address
WOLVERHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
COMPTON ROAD
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV3 9RB
Registration Date
19 April 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
507487
Charity Number
507487

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Trustees

John Alan Harper Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Adrian Holles
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Round
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Robin Cooper
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Sectors & Classifications

Education

Also Known As

  • The Wgs Foundation

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