Chk Foundation
Also known as: Chk Charities Limited
For our current 5 year focus (running until the end of 2029), we are supporting charities that are working to protect the environment, or enabling the successful transition from secondary education to employment. We undertake our own research for funding opportunities. We do not invite, and cannot consider, speculative funding requests.
Activities & Mission
For our current 5 year focus (running until the end of 2029), we are supporting charities that are working to protect the environment, or enabling the successful transition from secondary education to employment. We undertake our own research for funding opportunities. We do not invite, and cannot consider, speculative funding requests.
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 98% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £3,439,606 | £6,603,470 | £6,119,402 | £168,083,483 | £998,153 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,437,423 | £3,488,383 | £2,929,984 | £147,924,416 | £1,141,575 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,287,402 | £3,618,105 | £3,121,544 | £155,098,192 | £3,120,998 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,131,504 | £4,405,700 | £3,825,345 | £150,840,583 | £1,033,878 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,942,300 | £3,303,993 | £2,754,044 | £138,578,215 | £1,859,022 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chk Foundation
What does Chk Foundation do?
For our current 5 year focus (running until the end of 2029), we are supporting charities that are working to protect the environment, or enabling the successful transition from secondary education to employment. We undertake our own research for funding opportunities. We do not invite, and cannot consider, speculative funding requests.
How much income did Chk Foundation report in 2024?
Chk Foundation reported total income of £3.44m and reported expenditure of £6.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chk Foundation?
Chk Foundation has a program ratio of 177.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chk Foundation registered as a charity?
Chk Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1995 as charity number 1050900. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Chk Foundation?
Chk Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Edward Peake. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chk Foundation operate?
Chk Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chk Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Chk Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050900.
Details
PO Box 277
ROYSTON
SG8 1EX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Chk Charities Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated