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Ellen Macarthur Foundation

Also known as: Emf

To provide a vision and framework for the transition towards a restorative economy - the circular economy. To focus our activities in three areas.Education - Inspiring a generation to re-think, re-design and build a positive future;Business - Catalysing business innovation for a circular economy;.Insight - Creating a tipping point for a circular economy through thought leadership.

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Activities & Mission

To provide a vision and framework for the transition towards a restorative economy - the circular economy. To focus our activities in three areas.Education - Inspiring a generation to re-think, re-design and build a positive future;Business - Catalysing business innovation for a circular economy;.Insight - Creating a tipping point for a circular economy through thought leadership.

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,641,641
Latest Expenditure
£19,572,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,150,414
Charitable Activities £5,420
Other Trading £7,017,780
Investments £468,027
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,141,885
Raising Funds £572,256
Governance £284,942
Grants to Institutions £570,000
Other Expenditure £4,857,859

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
£14,641,641
£19,572,000£14,141,885£16,884,000£7,600,000190 / 0
2023
£20,787,086
£21,361,643£15,913,793£21,815,084£5,882,000187 / 0
2022
£17,394,000
£16,070,000£12,511,000£19,041,000£8,573,000174 / 0
2021
£18,144,000
£14,595,000£11,635,000£21,233,000£5,700,000172 / 0
2020
£12,510,000
£11,574,000£8,820,000£17,769,000£4,609,000129 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ellen Macarthur Foundation

What does Ellen Macarthur Foundation do?

To provide a vision and framework for the transition towards a restorative economy - the circular economy. To focus our activities in three areas.Education - Inspiring a generation to re-think, re-design and build a positive future;Business - Catalysing business innovation for a circular economy;.Insight - Creating a tipping point for a circular economy through thought leadership.

How much income did Ellen Macarthur Foundation report in 2024?

Ellen Macarthur Foundation reported total income of £14.64m and reported expenditure of £19.57m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ellen Macarthur Foundation registered as a charity?

Ellen Macarthur Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 2009 as charity number 1130306. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Ellen Macarthur Foundation?

Ellen Macarthur Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ellen Macarthur Foundation operate?

Ellen Macarthur Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and Isle Of Wight.

Is Ellen Macarthur Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Ellen Macarthur Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130306.

Details

Address
THE SAIL LOFT
42 MEDINA ROAD
COWES
PO31 7BX
Registration Date
23 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003211
Charity Number
1130306

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Trustees

DAME ELLEN MACARTHUR
Also governs 1 other charity
Hema Patel
Hong-Thuy Paterson
James Butterworth
Michael Lebovitz
PETER MORGAN
PHILIP SELLWOOD
Robert Metzke

Also Known As

  • Emf

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