Worth School

The activities of the Charity are to educate pupils within the Benedictine Tradition and to support the work of Worth Abbey (charity number 1093913).

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Activities & Mission

The activities of the Charity are to educate pupils within the Benedictine Tradition and to support the work of Worth Abbey (charity number 1093913).

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

West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£24,957,166

Latest Expenditure

£29,187,534

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £129,580

Charitable Activities £22,168,178

Other Trading £0

Investments £40,211

Other Income £2,568,398

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £28,602,886

Raising Funds £584,648

Governance £2,585

Grants to Institutions £5,355,635

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£24,957,166	£29,187,534	£28,602,886	£1,522,056	£1,522,056	318 / 0
2024	£21,904,208	£20,946,226	£20,427,798	£5,752,424	£5,752,424	294 / 0
2023	£20,455,187	£19,278,345	£18,918,842	£4,737,103	£4,737,103	275 / 0
2022	£18,976,833	£17,969,850	£16,966,595	£30,086,934	£22,104,095	278 / 0
2021	£14,854,930	£14,281,036	£14,007,510	£2,198,688	£1,217,378	253 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Worth School

What does Worth School do?

The activities of the Charity are to educate pupils within the Benedictine Tradition and to support the work of Worth Abbey (charity number 1093913).

How much income did Worth School report in 2025?

Worth School reported total income of £24.96m and reported expenditure of £29.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Worth School registered as a charity?

Worth School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 2002 as charity number 1093914. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Worth School?

Worth School is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Worth School operate?

Worth School operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Worth School a registered charity?

Yes — Worth School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093914.