Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation
The charity raises money from general donations and makes one off payments to good causes
Activities & Mission
The charity raises money from general donations and makes one off payments to good causes
Grants
Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2023)
- £40,192
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general 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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Financial Information
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £228,787 | £39,294 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £50,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation
What does Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation do?
The charity raises money from general donations and makes one off payments to good causes
How much income did Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation report in 2023?
Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation reported total income of £229k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 October 2005 as charity number 1111774. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation?
Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR ELTON HERCULES JOHN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation operate?
Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Elton John's UK Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111774.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated