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B&q Foundation

Also known as: The B&q Goodhome Foundation

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED ACROSS THE UK. BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE, IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY MAKING GRANTS TO REGISTERED CHARITIES WHO ARE PROVIDING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SPACES, AND PROVIDING HOUSING ADVICE AND SUPPORT

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Activities & Mission

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED ACROSS THE UK. BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE, IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY MAKING GRANTS TO REGISTERED CHARITIES WHO ARE PROVIDING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SPACES, AND PROVIDING HOUSING ADVICE AND SUPPORT

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
£2,239,239
Latest Expenditure
£2,198,622

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 62% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,233,854
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,385
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,179,343
Raising Funds £19,279
Governance £13,728
Grants to Institutions £1,945,659
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
£2,239,239
£2,198,622£2,179,343£204,164£108,7310 / 627
2024
£2,180,560
£2,347,945£2,320,414£163,547£113,1140 / 575
2023
£1,878,353
£2,279,207£2,279,207£330,932£325,9720 / 285
2022
£1,724,675
£1,271,495£1,271,495£731,786£50,0000 / 207
2021
£926,077
£690,536£690,536£278,606£278,6060 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about B&q Foundation

What does B&q Foundation do?

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED ACROSS THE UK. BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE, IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY MAKING GRANTS TO REGISTERED CHARITIES WHO ARE PROVIDING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SPACES, AND PROVIDING HOUSING ADVICE AND SUPPORT

How much income did B&q Foundation report in 2025?

B&q Foundation reported total income of £2.24m and reported expenditure of £2.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is B&q Foundation?

B&q Foundation has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was B&q Foundation registered as a charity?

B&q Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2019 as charity number 1183275. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs B&q Foundation?

B&q Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul White. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does B&q Foundation operate?

B&q Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is B&q Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — B&q Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183275.

Details

Address
B & Q HOUSE
CHESTNUT AVENUE
CHANDLER'S FORD
EASTLEIGH
SO53 3LE
Registration Date
7 May 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5138797
Charity Number
1183275

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Trustees

Paul White Chair
Alexander Hayes
Anna Scarlett Peters
Antony Purnell
Katherine Paterson
Paul Crisp
Rachel Marie Strange
Stuart King

Also Known As

  • The B&q Goodhome Foundation

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