German School Association Limited
Analysis
German School Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Richmond. It was registered in July 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00984415). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, German School Association Limited reported income of £14.5m and spending of £14.5m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £10.5m to £14.5m (+39%), an average of +8.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, German School Association Limited sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chetham's Hospital School and Library (£14.4m), London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited (£14.6m) and Bristol Music Trust (£14.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 58%, donations and legacies 22% and investments 1.6%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £9.7m would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 130 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 22%
- Charitable activities 58%
- Investments 1.6%
- Other 19%
In the charity's own words
To educate children and adults in the language, literature and general culture of GermanyTo promote the education of German speaking persons of all ages resident in Germany and elsewhere in the language, literature and general culture of EnglandGenerally to promote the study of German culture in England, and English culture in Germany.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chetham's Hospital School and Library | Manchester | £14.4m |
| London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited | London | £14.6m |
| Bristol Music Trust | Bristol | £14.4m |
| Jewish Futures Trust Limited | London | £14.6m |