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Avra Foundation

Environmental scientific research, conversation of the marine environment, improving healthcare for children with cancer, providing assistance to refugees and those disadvantaged members of society that have been most severely effected by the economic crises in Greece, sponsoring cultural institutions and organisations.

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Activities & Mission

Environmental scientific research, conversation of the marine environment, improving healthcare for children with cancer, providing assistance to refugees and those disadvantaged members of society that have been most severely effected by the economic crises in Greece, sponsoring cultural institutions and organisations.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,350,613
Latest Expenditure
£1,847,026

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,344,436
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,177
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,847,026
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,026
Grants to Institutions £1,835,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,350,613
£1,847,026£1,847,026£505,867£505,8670 / 0
2024
£1,313,743
£1,313,953£1,313,953£2,280£2,2800 / 0
2023
£2,102,157
£2,111,444£2,111,444£2,490£2,4900 / 0
2022
£1,904,299
£1,900,186£1,900,186£11,777£00 / 0
2021
£1,900,000
£2,289,819£2,289,819£7,664£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Avra Foundation

What does Avra Foundation do?

Environmental scientific research, conversation of the marine environment, improving healthcare for children with cancer, providing assistance to refugees and those disadvantaged members of society that have been most severely effected by the economic crises in Greece, sponsoring cultural institutions and organisations.

How much income did Avra Foundation report in 2025?

Avra Foundation reported total income of £2.35m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Avra Foundation?

Avra Foundation has a program ratio of 78.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Avra Foundation registered as a charity?

Avra Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2018 as charity number 1178012. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Avra Foundation?

Avra Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Avra Foundation operate?

Avra Foundation operates across 2 areas: Greece and England And Wales.

Is Avra Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Avra Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178012.

Details

Address
Avra Foundation
5 Hanover Square
LONDON
W1S 1HE
Registration Date
18 April 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5117465
Charity Number
1178012

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN JAMES GROVES
Also governs 1 other charity
George Kangis
Kim Haakonson

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14 May 2026
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