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British Olympic Foundation

The main activities of the British Olympic Foundation include the promotion and advancement of all aspects of the Olympic Movement through public education in sport, sporting activity and other forms of physical education and recreation.

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Activities & Mission

The main activities of the British Olympic Foundation include the promotion and advancement of all aspects of the Olympic Movement through public education in sport, sporting activity and other forms of physical education and recreation.

Grants

British Olympic Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,622,095
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science and amateur sport

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
£1,173,238
Latest Expenditure
£1,622,095

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 138.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £453,666
Charitable Activities £711,286
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,286
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,622,095
Raising Funds £0
Governance £22,440
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,173,238
£1,622,095£1,622,095£253,719£253,7190 / 0
2024
£1,528,824
£1,623,776£1,386,481£702,576£702,5760 / 0
2023
£1,932,054
£1,904,680£1,883,295£797,528£703,3080 / 0
2022
£972,114
£928,101£906,764£770,154£703,3080 / 0
2021
£1,509,679
£1,372,259£1,372,259£726,141£688,5750 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Olympic Foundation

What does British Olympic Foundation do?

The main activities of the British Olympic Foundation include the promotion and advancement of all aspects of the Olympic Movement through public education in sport, sporting activity and other forms of physical education and recreation.

How much income did British Olympic Foundation report in 2025?

British Olympic Foundation reported total income of £1.17m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Olympic Foundation registered as a charity?

British Olympic Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 2007 as charity number 1122080. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs British Olympic Foundation?

British Olympic Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Olympic Foundation operate?

British Olympic Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is British Olympic Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — British Olympic Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122080.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 December 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4033014
Charity Number
1122080

Trustees

ALISTAIR BROWNLEE
Also governs 1 other charity
Bornmene Barikor
Also governs 4 other charities
Catherine Ferry
David Ross
Also governs 1 other charity
Lauren Steadman
Samuel Shave
Shahab Uddin
Victoria Karen Griffiths

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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