Canopi Foundation
Also known as: Bright Red Dot Foundation Limited, The Helen Taylor Thompson Foundation Limited, Bright Red Dot Foundation, Cac-Community Action Centre, Can - Community Action Network, Community Action Network
Canopi supports charities and social organisations to improve their efficiency in direct pursuit of their social impact. Canopi works with it's network of third sector, corporate and public sector partners to support organisations looking to 'scale up' or expand, create efficiencies or preparing for investment, through provision of capital, skill, training and information.
Activities & Mission
Canopi supports charities and social organisations to improve their efficiency in direct pursuit of their social impact. Canopi works with it's network of third sector, corporate and public sector partners to support organisations looking to 'scale up' or expand, create efficiencies or preparing for investment, through provision of capital, skill, training and information.
Grants
Canopi Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,688,690
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,796,452 | £2,688,690 | £2,688,690 | £16,860,545 | £500,000 | 11 / 5 |
| 2024 | £2,895,762 | £4,876,755 | £4,876,755 | £18,108,545 | £0 | 12 / 10 |
| 2023 | £2,538,276 | £3,251,320 | £3,251,320 | £27,470,396 | £11,898,864 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,075,960 | £2,788,329 | £2,788,329 | £28,183,440 | £0 | 15 / 8 |
| 2021 | £3,467,105 | £3,394,391 | £3,394,391 | £27,895,809 | £59,424 | 16 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canopi Foundation
What does Canopi Foundation do?
Canopi supports charities and social organisations to improve their efficiency in direct pursuit of their social impact. Canopi works with it's network of third sector, corporate and public sector partners to support organisations looking to 'scale up' or expand, create efficiencies or preparing for investment, through provision of capital, skill, training and information.
How much income did Canopi Foundation report in 2025?
Canopi Foundation reported total income of £2.80m and reported expenditure of £2.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Canopi Foundation registered as a charity?
Canopi Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1999 as charity number 1075749. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Canopi Foundation?
Canopi Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Russell Holmes Thompson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canopi Foundation operate?
Canopi Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Canopi Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Canopi Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075749.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Bright Red Dot Foundation Limited
- The Helen Taylor Thompson Foundation Limited
- Bright Red Dot Foundation
- Cac-Community Action Centre
- Can - Community Action Network
- Community Action Network
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated