The Royal Grammar School, Guildford Foundation
The Royal Grammar School, Guildford Foundation is a charitable organisation supporting the Royal Grammar School, Guildford (RGS), a historic independent day school for boys in Surrey, England. Established in its current form as a private company limited by guarantee, it operates under charity number 1089955 (the number provided appears inconsistent with publicly listed details; the Charity Commission records 312028 for the school itself, while the Foundation's associated company number is 04232306, suggesting potential confusion between entities).

Historically, the Foundation traces its origins to the school’s 16th-century establishment under a royal charter granted by Edward VI in 1552. While the school’s early funding derived from endowments like that of Robert Beckingham (1509) and John Parkhurst (1575), the modern Foundation focuses on financial and operational support. Its activities include educational advancement, facility maintenance, and scholarship provision, aligning with its charitable objectives to sustain the school’s academic excellence.

The Foundation operates under the legal structure of a "private limited company by guarantee without share capital," incorporated on 11 June 2001. It has no shareholders and reinvests surplus funds into the school. Registered in Guildford, it falls under the SIC code 85600 (educational support services). Previous names include "The Royal Grammar School, Guildford, Foundation Limited" until February 2002.

Accounts are filed annually, with recent submissions covering periods up to July 2023. Governance involves trustees (listed under Companies House records) who oversee compliance with charitable and educational mandates. The Foundation’s work ensures continuity of the school’s heritage, including its chained library and historic campus, while fostering modern academic programs.

(Note: Specifics regarding charity number 1089955 could not be verified through available records; cross-referencing with official sources is advised.)

[1] https://www.rgsg.co.uk [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Grammar_School,_Guildford [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/sector-data/top-10-charities/-/charity-details/3985271 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/3985271/contact-information [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04232306