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Bill Ainscough Foundation

Also known as: Wain Foundation

Grant-making

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Activities & Mission

Grant-making

Grants

Bill Ainscough Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2024)
£5,000,000
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£55,000
Latest Expenditure
£51,591

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,001,200
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,005,600
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,600
Grants to Institutions £5,000,000
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
£55,000
£51,5910 / 0
2024
£5,001,200
£5,005,600£5,005,600-£4,400£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bill Ainscough Foundation

What does Bill Ainscough Foundation do?

Grant-making

How much income did Bill Ainscough Foundation report in 2025?

Bill Ainscough Foundation reported total income of £55k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bill Ainscough Foundation registered as a charity?

Bill Ainscough Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2023 as charity number 1203931. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Bill Ainscough Foundation?

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

Where does Bill Ainscough Foundation operate?

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

Is Bill Ainscough Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Bill Ainscough Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203931.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 July 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5218279
Charity Number
1203931

Trustees

WILLIAM AINSCOUGH Chair
Helen Mary Ainscough
JAMES EDWARD SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
Kathryn Charlotte Greenleaf
Nina Elaine Chesworth
SARAH ELLEN CARRUTHERS
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Wain Foundation

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