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David Rattray Foundation

Also known as: David Rattray Memorial Trust, David Rattray Memorial Trust (uk)

To support the development work of the David Rattray Foundation in South Africa and such other activities consistent with the objectives as the trustees may determine.

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Activities & Mission

To support the development work of the David Rattray Foundation in South Africa and such other activities consistent with the objectives as the trustees may determine.

Grants

David Rattray Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2022)
£295,448
Who it helps
children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity 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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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
£383,124
Latest Expenditure
£405,060

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 40.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £915,276
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £370,533
Raising Funds £17,343
Governance £4,410
Grants to Institutions £295,448
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£383,124
£405,0600 / 5
2024
£391,198
£468,7910 / 5
2023
£161,963
£487,5860 / 5
2022
£915,280
£387,876£370,533£634,088£01 / 5
2021
£217,723
£283,7840 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about David Rattray Foundation

What does David Rattray Foundation do?

To support the development work of the David Rattray Foundation in South Africa and such other activities consistent with the objectives as the trustees may determine.

How much income did David Rattray Foundation report in 2025?

David Rattray Foundation reported total income of £383k and reported expenditure of £405k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was David Rattray Foundation registered as a charity?

David Rattray Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2007 as charity number 1119353. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs David Rattray Foundation?

David Rattray Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does David Rattray Foundation operate?

David Rattray Foundation operates across 4 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and England And Wales.

Is David Rattray Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — David Rattray Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119353.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 May 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031794
Charity Number
1119353

Trustees

Gail Klintworth
Henrietta Loyd
Jamille Jinnah
Lindsay Bridges
Matthew Kentridge
Michael Kayser
Also governs 1 other charity
Micko O'Byrne
Philip Hamilton OBE
Thomas Keppel O'Malley
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • David Rattray Memorial Trust
  • David Rattray Memorial Trust (uk)

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