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Azbuka Foundation

The main objects of the Charity are:* the provision and conduct of a school in London with bilingual Russian-English curriculum;* the promotion of bilingual education;* the provision of educational materials or services, including promotion of Russian language, literature and culture

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Activities & Mission

The main objects of the Charity are:* the provision and conduct of a school in London with bilingual Russian-English curriculum;* the promotion of bilingual education;* the provision of educational materials or services, including promotion of Russian language, literature and culture

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
£761,357
Latest Expenditure
£703,187

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £63,063
Charitable Activities £698,294
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £699,987
Raising Funds £3,200
Governance £2,700
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£761,357
£703,187£699,987-£49,562£014 / 1
2023
£708,402
£697,051£697,051-£107,732£010 / 2
2022
£626,955
£670,161£670,161-£119,083£012 / 9
2021
£448,509
£510,0340 / 2
2020
£466,043
£406,8710 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Azbuka Foundation

What does Azbuka Foundation do?

The main objects of the Charity are:* the provision and conduct of a school in London with bilingual Russian-English curriculum;* the promotion of bilingual education;* the provision of educational materials or services, including promotion of Russian language, literature and culture

How much income did Azbuka Foundation report in 2024?

Azbuka Foundation reported total income of £761k and reported expenditure of £703k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Azbuka Foundation?

Azbuka Foundation has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Azbuka Foundation registered as a charity?

Azbuka Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2013 as charity number 1153976. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Azbuka Foundation?

Azbuka Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARIA GAVRILOVA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Azbuka Foundation operate?

Azbuka Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Azbuka Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Azbuka Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153976.

Details

Address
1 COPTHALL GARDENS
TWICKENHAM
TW1 4HH
Registration Date
26 September 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5041055
Charity Number
1153976

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Trustees

MARIA GAVRILOVA Chair
ANDREW JOHN JACK
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Charmian Kenner
Jason Howard MANNING
SVETLANA MALININA
Vasiliki Lytra

Sectors & Classifications

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