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Buckinghamshire Community Foundation

Also known as: The Buckinghamshire Foundation, Heart of Bucks

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation acts as a conduit, connecting the charitable donations of private, business, trust and public sector donors with not for profit community groups and individuals in crisis. We do this through a wide ranging programme of grant making, principally in Buckinghamshire, but with some broader programmes.

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Activities & Mission

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation acts as a conduit, connecting the charitable donations of private, business, trust and public sector donors with not for profit community groups and individuals in crisis. We do this through a wide ranging programme of grant making, principally in Buckinghamshire, but with some broader programmes.

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
£4,340,852
Latest Expenditure
£3,183,834

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 68% 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 £3,805,626
Charitable Activities £5,250
Other Trading £0
Investments £505,476
Other Income £24,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,148,603
Raising Funds £35,231
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £2,249,145
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
£4,340,852
£3,183,834£3,148,603£14,822,806£202,28116 / 50
2024
£3,464,453
£2,771,500£2,630,019£13,951,954£2,821,63815 / 50
2023
£3,393,757
£2,901,800£2,723,412£12,165,920£1,690,61211 / 50
2022
£2,524,478
£1,851,047£1,690,489£10,592,025£2,118,38510 / 50
2021
£2,062,597
£1,982,878£1,758,633£9,387,062£1,607,3199 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Buckinghamshire Community Foundation

What does Buckinghamshire Community Foundation do?

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation acts as a conduit, connecting the charitable donations of private, business, trust and public sector donors with not for profit community groups and individuals in crisis. We do this through a wide ranging programme of grant making, principally in Buckinghamshire, but with some broader programmes.

How much income did Buckinghamshire Community Foundation report in 2025?

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation reported total income of £4.34m and reported expenditure of £3.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Buckinghamshire Community Foundation?

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation has a program ratio of 72.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Buckinghamshire Community Foundation registered as a charity?

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 1999 as charity number 1073861. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Buckinghamshire Community Foundation?

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Moir Stewart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Buckinghamshire Community Foundation operate?

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Buckinghamshire Community Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Buckinghamshire Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073861.

Details

Address
Heart Of Bucks
70 New Road
Weston Turville
AYLESBURY
Buckinghamshire
HP22 5QT
Registration Date
5 February 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3957548
Charity Number
1073861

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Trustees

Moir Stewart Chair
Annalise Smith
Annie Elinor Norfolk Beadle
Derek Paul Lunt
George Rupert Anson
Kathryn Jane Hobbs
Mark Bradbury
Philip Manktelow
Philippa Jane Kirkbride
Philippa Vaughan
Robert Taylor
Ruzina Akthar Awan
Suzanne Bell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Buckinghamshire Foundation
  • Heart of Bucks

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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