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Community Foundation For Surrey

Also known as: Scf, Surrey Community Foundation

The Community Foundation for Surrey is an independent charitable trust dedicated to inspiring local giving, providing philanthropy advice and building permanent community funds to improve the lives of people in Surrey. The Foundation awards grants throughout Surrey to support local community and voluntary groups who make a real difference to the quality of life in their communities.

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Activities & Mission

The Community Foundation for Surrey is an independent charitable trust dedicated to inspiring local giving, providing philanthropy advice and building permanent community funds to improve the lives of people in Surrey. The Foundation awards grants throughout Surrey to support local community and voluntary groups who make a real difference to the quality of life in their communities.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,959,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,544,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,042,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £600,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,394,000
Raising Funds £150,000
Governance £31,000
Grants to Institutions £1,833,000
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
£3,959,000
£2,544,000£2,394,000£20,301,000£474,00010 / 120
2024
£2,273,000
£2,553,000£2,421,000£18,901,000£298,00011 / 216
2023
£2,368,000
£2,867,000£2,695,000£17,716,000£250,0009 / 141
2022
£3,294,997
£3,074,065£2,948,470£16,121,497£217,8479 / 154
2021
£4,408,969
£4,846,351£4,720,024£15,041,734£280,2339 / 154

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation For Surrey

What does Community Foundation For Surrey do?

The Community Foundation for Surrey is an independent charitable trust dedicated to inspiring local giving, providing philanthropy advice and building permanent community funds to improve the lives of people in Surrey. The Foundation awards grants throughout Surrey to support local community and voluntary groups who make a real difference to the quality of life in their communities.

How much income did Community Foundation For Surrey report in 2025?

Community Foundation For Surrey reported total income of £3.96m and reported expenditure of £2.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Community Foundation For Surrey registered as a charity?

Community Foundation For Surrey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2005 as charity number 1111600. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Community Foundation For Surrey?

Community Foundation For Surrey is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neelam Devesher MBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Foundation For Surrey operate?

Community Foundation For Surrey operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Foundation For Surrey a registered charity?

Yes — Community Foundation For Surrey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111600.

Details

Address
4th Floor Export House
5 Henry Plaza
Victoria Way
Woking
GU21 6QX
Registration Date
7 October 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4018698
Charity Number
1111600

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Trustees

Neelam Devesher MBE DL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christina Diana Bridget Whittington
David Stead
ERIK JOHAN JESPERSEN
Judy Llewellyn-Burke
Nicholas Martin Brooks
Nicola Ann Dawes DL
Paul William Edwin Downes
Roshan Bailey
Susan Elizabeth Sanderson
Tamalie Newbery

Also Known As

  • Scf
  • Surrey Community Foundation

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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