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Ben Jonson Foundation

The foundation provides grants for the advancement of education for the public benefit by providing for or contributing to the provision of education at Westminster School for any children who would be unable to continue education at the school without financial assistance or who would be unable to commence education at the school despite being accepted.

Activities & Mission

The foundation provides grants for the advancement of education for the public benefit by providing for or contributing to the provision of education at Westminster School for any children who would be unable to continue education at the school without financial assistance or who would be unable to commence education at the school despite being accepted.

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
£47,622
Latest Expenditure
£28,838

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 174). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 19.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 96.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £605,293
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £18,128
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,226
Raising Funds £22,129
Governance £4,320
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£47,622
£28,8380 / 0
2024
£136,216
£32,7860 / 0
2023
£53,553
£42,8640 / 0
2022
£623,421
£27,355£5,226£3,464,117£00 / 0
2021
£833,237
£22,246£4,432£2,845,770£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ben Jonson Foundation

What does Ben Jonson Foundation do?

The foundation provides grants for the advancement of education for the public benefit by providing for or contributing to the provision of education at Westminster School for any children who would be unable to continue education at the school without financial assistance or who would be unable to commence education at the school despite being accepted.

How much income did Ben Jonson Foundation report in 2025?

Ben Jonson Foundation reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ben Jonson Foundation?

Ben Jonson Foundation has a program ratio of 0.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 174 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ben Jonson Foundation registered as a charity?

Ben Jonson Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2019 as charity number 1182556. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Ben Jonson Foundation?

Ben Jonson Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ben Jonson Foundation operate?

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

Is Ben Jonson Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Ben Jonson Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182556.

Details

Address
Westminster School
Little Deans Yard
LONDON
SW1P 3PF
Registration Date
20 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5126859
Charity Number
1182556

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Trustees

Anna Maria Bentley
David Poole
Also governs 1 other charity
Joanna Reesby
Nabeel Bhanji

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