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Bernard Sunley Foundation

Also known as: The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation

THE AIM OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO GRANT AID TO CHARITIES SEEKING TO RAISE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, PARTICULARY FOR THOSE WHO ARE YOUNG, DISADVANTAGED, DEPRIVED, DISABLED OR ELDERLY. GRANTS ARE USUALLY CONFINED TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE TRUSTEES HAVE A PREFERENCE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, NOT RUNNING COSTS.

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Activities & Mission

THE AIM OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO GRANT AID TO CHARITIES SEEKING TO RAISE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, PARTICULARY FOR THOSE WHO ARE YOUNG, DISADVANTAGED, DEPRIVED, DISABLED OR ELDERLY. GRANTS ARE USUALLY CONFINED TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE TRUSTEES HAVE A PREFERENCE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, NOT RUNNING COSTS.

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
£3,032,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,776,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 164.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,032,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,991,000
Raising Funds £785,000
Governance £57,000
Grants to Institutions £4,588,000
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
£3,032,000
£5,776,000£4,991,000£167,716,000£167,716,0003 / 0
2024
£2,954,000
£5,588,000£4,843,000£172,406,000£172,406,0003 / 0
2023
£2,577,000
£5,376,000£4,601,000£153,772,000£153,772,0003 / 0
2022
£2,724,000
£5,317,000£4,433,000£160,916,000£160,916,0003 / 0
2021
£2,642,000
£4,498,000£3,702,000£146,838,000£146,838,0003 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bernard Sunley Foundation

What does Bernard Sunley Foundation do?

THE AIM OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO GRANT AID TO CHARITIES SEEKING TO RAISE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, PARTICULARY FOR THOSE WHO ARE YOUNG, DISADVANTAGED, DEPRIVED, DISABLED OR ELDERLY. GRANTS ARE USUALLY CONFINED TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE TRUSTEES HAVE A PREFERENCE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, NOT RUNNING COSTS.

How much income did Bernard Sunley Foundation report in 2025?

Bernard Sunley Foundation reported total income of £3.03m and reported expenditure of £5.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bernard Sunley Foundation registered as a charity?

Bernard Sunley Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2005 as charity number 1109099. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Bernard Sunley Foundation?

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

Where does Bernard Sunley Foundation operate?

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

Is Bernard Sunley Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Bernard Sunley Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109099.

Details

Address
Green Park House
15 Stratton Street
Mayfair
London
W1J 8LQ
Registration Date
18 April 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4014988
Charity Number
1109099

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Trustees

ANABEL KNIGHT Chair
BELLA SUNLEY MBE
Dr BRIAN WARDLEY MARTIN BSC HONS
INIGO PATERNINA
Lucy Pauline Alexandra Evans
WILLIAM TICE FRCS

Also Known As

  • The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
  • Bernard Sunley Foundation

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30 July 2026
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