Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation
Also known as: Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation
The Foundation makes grants to local community groups and charities.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation makes grants to local community groups and charities.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,261,344 | £5,238,956 | £4,957,468 | £3,683,182 | £300,000 | 9 / 20 |
| 2024 | £4,957,873 | £4,594,340 | £4,408,519 | £3,738,034 | £484,607 | 7 / 10 |
| 2023 | £4,383,069 | £4,854,164 | £4,688,427 | £3,308,934 | £394,535 | 7 / 20 |
| 2022 | £5,870,840 | £5,492,530 | £5,344,575 | £3,866,862 | £291,036 | 7 / 20 |
| 2021 | £5,404,347 | £5,113,857 | £5,013,861 | £3,405,789 | £200,270 | 7 / 24 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation
What does Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation do?
The Foundation makes grants to local community groups and charities.
How much income did Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation report in 2025?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation reported total income of £5.26m and reported expenditure of £5.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2001 as charity number 1086516. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation operate?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086516.
Details
Wrest Park
Silsoe
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4HS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated