Devon Schools Leadership Services CIO
Analysis
Devon Schools Leadership Services CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in December 2019, 7 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 provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Devon Schools Leadership Services CIO reported income of £280k and spending of £240k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £300k to £280k (-6.4%), an average of -1.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Devon Schools Leadership Services CIO sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Berkeley Pre School (£280k), Briary Pre-School (£281k) and Holwell Nursery School (£280k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education for the public benefit by supporting teaching and learning, leadership and community engagement in schools throughout Devon and South West England. Specifically, to be met through the provision of relevant training and development to ensure schools have the most effective leadership, pedagogy and support in place for the benefit of children, young people and families.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Pre School | Hounslow | £280k |
| Briary Pre-School | Herne Bay | £281k |
| Holwell Nursery School | Dorset | £280k |
| Horlock Educational Trust | Cheltenham | £281k |