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British Fashion Council Foundation

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

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Activities & Mission

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

Grants

British Fashion Council Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£1,189,427
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science and economic or community development and employment

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
£2,223,610
Latest Expenditure
£2,008,409

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,035,533
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £188,077
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,008,409
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,512
Grants to Institutions £1,189,427
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
£2,223,610
£2,008,409£2,008,409£6,696,569£6,264,0490 / 0
2024
£1,852,899
£1,263,482£1,263,482£6,481,368£5,608,7140 / 1
2023
£1,321,068
£1,080,932£1,080,882£5,891,951£5,891,5910 / 2
2022
£1,922,316
£938,693£938,693£5,651,815£5,651,8150 / 2
2021
£4,947,484
£1,430,073£1,426,420£4,668,192£4,668,1920 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Fashion Council Foundation

What does British Fashion Council Foundation do?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

How much income did British Fashion Council Foundation report in 2025?

British Fashion Council Foundation reported total income of £2.22m and reported expenditure of £2.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Fashion Council Foundation registered as a charity?

British Fashion Council Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2019 as charity number 1185152. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs British Fashion Council Foundation?

British Fashion Council Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Fashion Council Foundation operate?

British Fashion Council Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Fashion Council Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — British Fashion Council Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185152.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 September 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5142600
Charity Number
1185152

Trustees

Andin Fonyonga
Laura Davidson
Laura Weir
Pam Batty
Pavita Cooper
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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