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.
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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,528,824 | £1,623,776 | £1,386,481 | £702,576 | £702,576 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,932,054 | £1,904,680 | £1,883,295 | £797,528 | £703,308 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £972,114 | £928,101 | £906,764 | £770,154 | £703,308 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,509,679 | £1,372,259 | £1,372,259 | £726,141 | £688,575 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,591,680 | £1,704,334 | £1,704,334 | £588,721 | £540,655 | 0 / 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 2024?
British Olympic Foundation reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Olympic Foundation?
British Olympic Foundation has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
101 New Cavendish Street
LONDON
W1W 6XH
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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