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Dr. Martens Foundation

The principal activities of Dr. Martens Foundation is to distribute money in the form of grants for specific charitable purposes, in support of advancing social justice.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activities of Dr. Martens Foundation is to distribute money in the form of grants for specific charitable purposes, in support of advancing social justice.

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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£904,421
Latest Expenditure
£1,064,866

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £904,421
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,064,866
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £824,141
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
£904,421
£1,064,866£1,064,866£74,042£74,0422 / 0
2024
£935,414
£2,043,235£2,043,235£251,829£251,8291 / 0
2023
£180,926
£1,153,5280 / 0
2022
£3,320,000
£860,567£843,732£2,459,753£2,459,7530 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martens Foundation

What does Dr. Martens Foundation do?

The principal activities of Dr. Martens Foundation is to distribute money in the form of grants for specific charitable purposes, in support of advancing social justice.

How much income did Dr. Martens Foundation report in 2025?

Dr. Martens Foundation reported total income of £904k and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dr. Martens Foundation registered as a charity?

Dr. Martens Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2021 as charity number 1194513. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Dr. Martens Foundation?

Dr. Martens Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emily Reichwald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dr. Martens Foundation operate?

Dr. Martens Foundation operates across 14 areas, including China, France, Germany and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Dr. Martens Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Dr. Martens Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194513.

Details

Address
28 Jamestown Road
Camden
London
NW1 7BY
Registration Date
18 May 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177514
Charity Number
1194513

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Trustees

Emily Reichwald Chair
Dennis Sparks Jr.
Greet Raeymaekers
PAMELA SHORES
Paul Benjamin Gillespie
PAUL RICHARD ARMSTRONG
Tuze Mekik Arguedas Schwank

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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