THE ELEPHANT GROUP
Registration #1185878 · Registered
www.theelephantgroup.orgj.taylor@theelephantgroup.org
69 High Street Bideford EX39 2AT
To advance the higher education progression of young people aged between 16 and 18 from socially and economicallydisadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds who are enrolled in non-selective state schools, including by providing advice and assistance, and organising educational programmes and other activities as a means of assisting with preparation to gain entry to top-level UK universities.
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About THE ELEPHANT GROUP
THE ELEPHANT GROUP is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1185878). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE ELEPHANT GROUP reported a total income of £398,460 and total expenditure of £427,804, a spending ratio of 107% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE ELEPHANT GROUP describes its activities as follows: To advance the higher education progression of young people aged between 16 and 18 from socially and economicallydisadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds who are enrolled in non-selective state schools, including by providing advice and assistance, and organising educational programmes and other activities as a means of assisting with preparation to gain entry to top-level UK universities. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE ELEPHANT GROUP. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 107.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £398,460 | £427,804 | 107% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026