The Free School
Analysis
The Free School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stroud. It was registered in September 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Free School reported income of £18k and spending of £11k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £18k (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 54% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Free School sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stretham Primary School Parent Staff Association (£18k), Harari Community in the UK (£18k) and Freely Given Retreats (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ownership of the School Premesis and providing services in connection with the Horsley School
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stretham Primary School Parent Staff Association | Ely | £18k |
| Harari Community in the UK | London | £18k |
| Freely Given Retreats | Newton Abbot | £18k |
| Hardwick & Cambourne Community Primary School PTA | Cambridge | £18k |