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Bennelong Foundation (uk)

The Bennelong Foundation (UK) has a policy of giving grants to a wide variety of charitable institutions or organizations that benefit society including those engaged in opening pathways to social inclusion for new arrivals to the UK facing hardship, and families facing barriers to accessing food and education.

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Activities & Mission

The Bennelong Foundation (UK) has a policy of giving grants to a wide variety of charitable institutions or organizations that benefit society including those engaged in opening pathways to social inclusion for new arrivals to the UK facing hardship, and families facing barriers to accessing food and education.

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
£32,773
Latest Expenditure
£179,951

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 133). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charitable activities 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 £2,105,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £63,169
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,636
Grants to Institutions £53,533
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
£32,773
£179,9510 / 0
2024
£22,231
£32,4640 / 0
2023
£17,053
£106,3010 / 0
2022
£19,506
£1,377,4310 / 0
2021
£2,105,000
£63,169£63,169£2,041,831£100,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bennelong Foundation (uk)

What does Bennelong Foundation (uk) do?

The Bennelong Foundation (UK) has a policy of giving grants to a wide variety of charitable institutions or organizations that benefit society including those engaged in opening pathways to social inclusion for new arrivals to the UK facing hardship, and families facing barriers to accessing food and education.

How much income did Bennelong Foundation (uk) report in 2025?

Bennelong Foundation (uk) reported total income of £33k and reported expenditure of £180k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bennelong Foundation (uk)?

Bennelong Foundation (uk) has a program ratio of 3.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bennelong Foundation (uk) registered as a charity?

Bennelong Foundation (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2020 as charity number 1189840. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Bennelong Foundation (uk)?

Bennelong Foundation (uk) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carena Shankar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bennelong Foundation (uk) operate?

Bennelong Foundation (uk) operates across 3 areas: Australia, United Arab Emirates and England.

Is Bennelong Foundation (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — Bennelong Foundation (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189840.

Details

Address
Pine Ridge Golf Course
Old Bisley Rd
Frimley
Camberley
GU16 9NX
Registration Date
8 June 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5155368
Charity Number
1189840

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Trustees

Carena Shankar Chair
Jeffrey Chapman
Maurice Wren
Also governs 3 other charities

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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