El Rio Foundation
Also known as: Frank Davies Family Trust
Grants to individual people in need in the third world, or organisations on behalf of those individual people. The trustees will make grants to other charities and organisations which offer help to people in need
Activities & Mission
Grants to individual people in need in the third world, or organisations on behalf of those individual people. The trustees will make grants to other charities and organisations which offer help to people in need
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
Financial Efficiency
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £64,161 | £56,816 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £58,876 | £61,886 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £58,516 | £62,341 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £55,237 | £50,679 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £17,040 | £34,530 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about El Rio Foundation
What does El Rio Foundation do?
Grants to individual people in need in the third world, or organisations on behalf of those individual people. The trustees will make grants to other charities and organisations which offer help to people in need
How much income did El Rio Foundation report in 2025?
El Rio Foundation reported total income of £64k and reported expenditure of £57k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was El Rio Foundation registered as a charity?
El Rio Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2006 as charity number 1114526. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs El Rio Foundation?
El Rio Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is CATHERINE BRIDGET DAVIES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does El Rio Foundation operate?
El Rio Foundation operates across 2 areas: Colombia and Cumbria.
Is El Rio Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — El Rio Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114526.
Details
Cardrona Road
Grange-over-Sands
LA11 7EW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Frank Davies Family Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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