Two public schools and a nursing home have met Charity Commission public benefit requirements by providing services to those who cannot afford it.

St Anselm’s School Trust, Highfield Priory School and Penlyan House, Jewish Retirement and Nursing Home had initially failed the Commission’s criteria for public benefit when they were assessed in July of last year.

The charities were given 12 months to come up with a plan.

The plans for the two schools used a mix of new or additional bursary assistance financed by fundraising, together with the educational benefits they provide in the local community.

The Commission has also agreed that the trustees of Penylan House, Jewish Retirement and Nursing Home have developed a clear strategy for providing and publicising the assistance it offers to those who could not otherwise afford to use its services.

However, Rest Bay Convalescent Hotel, which also failed the Commission’s assessment last year, has still not met requirements and has been giving a four month extension.

The Independent Schools Council said it welcomed the ruling of the two schools, but it was still seeking permission to apply for judicial review of the Charity Commission’s guidance and expected to hear shortly whether that application has been granted.

Separately, the Commission has published its report into the public benefit of arts charities. It ruled that the charities it assessed – the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Young Concert Artists Trust, the Castle Players, and the Gwent Ballet Theatre - all provided public benefit.

The Charity Commission now plans to review a small number of sports and recreation charities.