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Denise Coates Foundation

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Bet365 Foundation

The Foundation's purpose is to distribute funds in support of local, national and international charitable activities, exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation's purpose is to distribute funds in support of local, national and international charitable activities, exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales.

Grants

Denise Coates Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£16,726,000
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and recreation

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£143,968,000
Latest Expenditure
£18,990,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £130,000,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,968,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,819,000
Raising Funds £2,171,000
Governance £93,000
Grants to Institutions £16,726,000
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.

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
£143,968,000
£18,990,000£16,819,000£1,094,498,000£16,750,0000 / 0
2024
£133,297,000
£13,040,000£11,370,000£942,293,000£16,500,0000 / 0
2023
£18,915,000
£12,443,000£11,074,000£730,163,000£16,250,0000 / 0
2022
£19,789,824
£20,294,194£18,945,885£667,958,593£16,000,0000 / 0
2021
£19,313,000
£7,307,000£6,263,000£568,342,000£20,249,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Denise Coates Foundation

What does Denise Coates Foundation do?

The Foundation's purpose is to distribute funds in support of local, national and international charitable activities, exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales.

How much income did Denise Coates Foundation report in 2025?

Denise Coates Foundation reported total income of £143.97m and reported expenditure of £18.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Denise Coates Foundation registered as a charity?

Denise Coates Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2012 as charity number 1149110. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Denise Coates Foundation?

Denise Coates Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN FITZGERALD COATES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Denise Coates Foundation operate?

Denise Coates Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Denise Coates Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Denise Coates Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149110.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
26 September 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031042
Charity Number
1149110

Trustees

JOHN FITZGERALD COATES Chair
DENISE COATES
JAMES EDWARD WHITE
Also governs 1 other charity
Oliver Adams
PETER COATES
Also governs 1 other charity
SIMON HUGH GALLETLEY
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Bet365 Foundation

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26 October 2026
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