St John'S College, Durham
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To provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to advance the education of men and women .
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GiveRadar's verified records show St John'S College, Durham with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% 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
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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Trustpilot
Very poor experience with the Durham student entry in August 2023.On day of the A-level results DURHAM WAS NOT ABLE TO SAY IF THE STUDENT'S PLACE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IT QUOTED A WEEK OR MORE BEFORE IT COULD CONFIRM THE PLACE.This meant the student was unable to go onto the clearing system ans to do so the University had to reject the student at which point the student would get a clearing code.THE UNIVERSITY HAS PUT STRESS ON THE STUDENT CAUSING SEVER MENTAL ANGUISH AND POSSIBLE PHYSICAL HARM AND INJURY TO THE STUDENTEvery other university has been able to confirm their placementsMy view is that to Durham is the last university to consider AND based on its actions it clearly has no concern for the welfare of its applicants.My view is that given that it knew ahead of time about the A level results and from the experience we have had of Durham we might infer that Durhams management practices are poor and there could be some incompetence in its approach.
Trustpilot
Is ruining the city with the sheer volume of students in private lets literally taking over whole streets. The issues with noise pollution and litter has to be seen to be believed. The council make so much money from the uni that that are scared to challenge it. Also as an institution guilty of wasting public money on lavish buildings and art work whilst putting up tuition fees and failing to invest in colleges hence why private landlord who don't even pay council tax are raking it in. Truly horrible people working here as well. Deep routed political nonsense . Used to be the country's third most prestigious univeirsty but rapidly slipping down the ranks.
Trustpilot
Terrible University for its students, first to go virtual during Covid, my son stranded in Durham in miserable student house with virtually zero support from Uni welfare staff etc. Happy to take (refuse to discuss or reply to my appeals) International fees from us (even though son is British and all my family are British) because we live abroad but no personal support offered during lockdown and isolation. Now due to Markers’ strike he still has no final degree or mark in October!!! Was supposed to graduate in July - no compensation- nothing. Do not send your International kids to this uncaring institution- 🙏 also, once your kid is over 18 they refuse to talk to parents at all due to the “privacy laws” - even though parents pay the fees and they are in a strange country. I was so proud that my son got into one of the “top 5” Universities in UK, now I feel totally betrayed by Durham University, there is no helpline for parents and I have had zero communication from the University.
Trustpilot
Do not have a good word to say about this company. The other reviews are correct. The academics who work there are bullying, lazy and abusive. The degrees are "faked" and not regulated - particularly PhDs. Female students are treated as sex object. Not much better for female staff. The lack of ability of many of the lecturing staff is concerning. Also the lack of dedication. For example rather than take his lectures, one staff member was found to be spending the time in his office with another member of staff in a compromising position. Go to an establishment that is genuine.
Trustpilot
Teaching is pretty solid - very talented and intelligent teaching staff. Student support is great. Can’t expect much more from an institution honestly. I appreciated my time there.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 18 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about St John'S College, Durham
St John'S College, Durham is a registered education nonprofit based in Durham, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is 1141701. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £8M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 5 community reviews with an average rating of 1.8/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 5 reviews.
Based on official filings, St John'S College, Durham has £8M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to advance the education of men and women . St John'S College, Durham is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.
St John'S College, Durham 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1141701.
St John'S College, Durham's registered charity number is 1141701. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
St John'S College, Durham is located in Durham, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
St John'S College, Durham is based in Durham in England. 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.
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Quick facts about St John'S College, Durham
- What is St John'S College, Durham?
- St John'S College, Durham is a education charitable company based in Durham, United Kingdom. To provide for the education and training of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England and other Christian ministries and to advance the education of men and women .
- When was St John'S College, Durham founded?
- St John'S College, Durham was founded in 2011.
- Where is St John'S College, Durham located?
- Headquartered in Durham, England, United Kingdom.
- What is St John'S College, Durham's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £8.2 million. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is St John'S College, Durham trustworthy?
- St John'S College, Durham has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 St John'S College, Durham's registration number?
- Registration: 1141701 (United Kingdom).
- What is St John'S College, Durham's website?
- https://www.dur.ac.uk/st-johns.college/
- Are donations to St John'S College, Durham 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.