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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Royal Grammar School Worcester

Provision of education in or near the City of Worcester for girls and boys aged 2 to 18.

Founded
Headquarters
Worcester
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 85%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.01
99% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Royal Grammar School Worcester has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Royal Grammar School Worcester is a registered education nonprofit based in Worcester, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £26M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Royal Grammar School Worcester's registered charity number is 1120644. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Royal Grammar School Worcester has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Royal Grammar School Worcester is located in Worcester, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Royal Grammar School Worcester has £26M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Royal Grammar School Worcester is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £26M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Royal Grammar School Worcester. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Royal Grammar School Worcester holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Provision of education in or near the City of Worcester for girls and boys aged 2 to 18. Royal Grammar School Worcester is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £26M is well above the peer average of £994K.

Royal Grammar School Worcester is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify Royal Grammar School Worcester in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Royal Grammar School Worcester directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, Royal Grammar School Worcester is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to Royal Grammar School Worcester are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Royal Grammar School Worcester is based in Worcester. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Royal Grammar School Worcester was first registered in 2007, making it approximately 19 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
99% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL WORCESTER is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Andrew H•••••• G••••••• M•• J•
Trustee

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Britain’s Civil War heritage brought to life in Worcester with country first new banner installation - The Worcester Obs
Aug 2025
worcesterobserver.co.uk
Form filed
£24.9M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
The Worcestershire schools named among the best in the UK - Bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk
Dec 2024
www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk
RGS Worcester Ranked Top Co-Ed School in the West Midlands - RGSW
Dec 2024
www.rgsw.org.uk
Schoolgirl wins prestigious piano competition - The Worcester News
Nov 2024
www.worcesternews.co.uk
Form filed
£22.3M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£19.9M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Imran Khan (sitting, second from left) at the Royal Grammar School Worcester - ESPNcricinfo
Nov 2022
www.espncricinfo.com
Imran Khan bats at Royal Grammar School Worcester, 1972 © Rabi Mehta - ESPNcricinfo
Nov 2022
www.espncricinfo.com
‘Cherishing the past’ – RGS Worcester is Britain’s 5th oldest School - RGSW
Sep 2022
www.rgsw.org.uk
Form filed
£17.0M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£15.4M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)
King's School win football Challenge Cup title - The Worcester News
Mar 2020
www.worcesternews.co.uk
RGS Worcester opens new performing arts centre - The Worcester News
Dec 2019
www.worcesternews.co.uk
Former city schoolboy Imran Khan declared Pakistan prime minister - The Worcester News
Jul 2018
www.worcesternews.co.uk

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Royal Grammar School Worcester

What is Royal Grammar School Worcester?
Royal Grammar School Worcester is a education charitable company based in Worcester, United Kingdom. Provision of education in or near the City of Worcester for girls and boys aged 2 to 18.
When was Royal Grammar School Worcester founded?
Royal Grammar School Worcester was founded in 2007.
Where is Royal Grammar School Worcester located?
Headquartered in Worcester, United Kingdom.
What is Royal Grammar School Worcester's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Royal Grammar School Worcester trustworthy?
Royal Grammar School Worcester has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Royal Grammar School Worcester's website?
https://www.rgsw.org.uk
Are donations to Royal Grammar School Worcester tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.