Croda Foundation
Croda Foundation is the independently managed, philanthropic arm of Croda International Plc. The Foundation seeks to improve one million lives by 2030 in the communities we support by providing access to people, know-how and capital. We focus on improving health and wellbeing, reducing hunger, poverty and improving livelihoods and to protect and restore forests and ecosystems.
Activities & Mission
Croda Foundation is the independently managed, philanthropic arm of Croda International Plc. The Foundation seeks to improve one million lives by 2030 in the communities we support by providing access to people, know-how and capital. We focus on improving health and wellbeing, reducing hunger, poverty and improving livelihoods and to protect and restore forests and ecosystems.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,510,000 | £1,423,000 | £1,423,000 | £252,000 | £100,000 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,449,000 | £1,834,000 | £1,834,000 | £165,000 | £100,000 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,035,000 | £1,877,000 | £1,877,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 | 2 / 4 |
| 2022 | £3,185,000 | £1,793,000 | £1,793,000 | £1,392,000 | £489,000 | 2 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Croda Foundation
What does Croda Foundation do?
Croda Foundation is the independently managed, philanthropic arm of Croda International Plc. The Foundation seeks to improve one million lives by 2030 in the communities we support by providing access to people, know-how and capital. We focus on improving health and wellbeing, reducing hunger, poverty and improving livelihoods and to protect and restore forests and ecosystems.
How much income did Croda Foundation report in 2025?
Croda Foundation reported total income of £1.51m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Croda Foundation?
Croda Foundation has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Croda Foundation registered as a charity?
Croda Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 2021 as charity number 1196455. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Croda Foundation?
Croda Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Helena Louise Ganczakowski. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Croda Foundation operate?
Croda Foundation operates across 40 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil and 37 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Croda Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Croda Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196455.
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