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David And Elaine Potter Foundation

Also known as: David and Elaine Potter Charitable Foundation

The Foundation provides grants to organisations that support projects promoting education, civil society and research that contribute to economic development and well-being in a plural, rational and tolerant society.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation provides grants to organisations that support projects promoting education, civil society and research that contribute to economic development and well-being in a plural, rational and tolerant society.

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
£333,876
Latest Expenditure
£650,951

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 195.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 195.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£333,876
£650,9510 / 1
2023
£271,875
£956,4970 / 2
2022
£153,804
£1,054,0190 / 2
2021
£271,189
£1,061,4240 / 2
2020
£308,341
£1,157,1580 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about David And Elaine Potter Foundation

What does David And Elaine Potter Foundation do?

The Foundation provides grants to organisations that support projects promoting education, civil society and research that contribute to economic development and well-being in a plural, rational and tolerant society.

How much income did David And Elaine Potter Foundation report in 2024?

David And Elaine Potter Foundation reported total income of £334k and reported expenditure of £651k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was David And Elaine Potter Foundation registered as a charity?

David And Elaine Potter Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1999 as charity number 1078217. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs David And Elaine Potter Foundation?

David And Elaine Potter Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR DAVID EDWIN POTTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does David And Elaine Potter Foundation operate?

David And Elaine Potter Foundation operates across 3 areas: South Africa, United States and England And Wales.

Is David And Elaine Potter Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — David And Elaine Potter Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078217.

Details

Address
6 HAMILTON CLOSE
LONDON
NW8 8QY
Registration Date
16 November 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3966257
Charity Number
1078217

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Trustees

DR DAVID EDWIN POTTER Chair
Adam Asher Polonsky
Charlotte Elizabeth Langley
Dr ELAINE POTTER
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL GORDON LANGLEY
MICHAEL POLONSKY
SAMUEL POTTER

Also Known As

  • David and Elaine Potter Charitable Foundation

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