The Dragonfly Schools Foundation
Analysis
The Dragonfly Schools Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, The Dragonfly Schools Foundation reported income of £31k and spending of £23k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £14k to £31k (+119%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Dragonfly Schools Foundation sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chichester Cathedral Choristers' Association's Scholarship Trust (£31k), Friends of Diggle School (£31k) and 1st Moreton and Fyfield Scout Group (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the CIO is the advancement of education, for the public benefit, by the provision of schools, teaching, sponsorship and vocational training for the development of the mental, physical and moral capabilities in India. We have set up partnerships with charities operating in Rajasthan providing education and apprenticeships. Our main UK activity is fundraising and applying for grants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Cathedral Choristers' Association's Scholarship Trust | Maidenhead | £31k |
| Friends of Diggle School | Oldham | £31k |
| 1st Moreton and Fyfield Scout Group | Ongar | £31k |
| Friends of Chesswood School | West Sussex | £31k |