THE POOR SCHOOL

Registration #1084706 · Registered

www.thepoorschool.com

thepoorschool@thepoorschool.com

THE POOR SCHOOL 242 PENTONVILLE ROAD N1 9JY

57
out of 100
Good Standing

The provision of drama training.

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About THE POOR SCHOOL

THE POOR SCHOOL is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1084706). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2018), THE POOR SCHOOL reported a total income of £199,662 and total expenditure of £425,057, a spending ratio of 213% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE POOR SCHOOL describes its activities as follows: The provision of drama training. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £425,057 vs income £199,662 — ratio 2.1x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance12 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 212.9% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2018£199,662£425,057213%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026