Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
Also known as: The Esmee Fairbairn Charitable Trust, The Esmee Fairbairn Trust Fund
We are one of the largest independent foundations in the UK. Our primary interests are in the arts, children and young people, the environment and social change.
Activities & Mission
We are one of the largest independent foundations in the UK. Our primary interests are in the arts, children and young people, the environment and social change.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £8,898,000 | £60,691,000 | £57,443,000 | £1,336,412,000 | £1,336,412,000 | 44 / 0 |
| 2024 | £9,483,000 | £56,416,000 | £53,144,000 | £1,275,580,000 | £1,275,580,000 | 41 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,416,000 | £66,525,000 | £63,235,000 | £1,242,224,000 | £1,242,224,000 | 39 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,209,000 | £44,422,000 | £41,117,000 | £1,268,306,000 | £1,268,306,000 | 38 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,077,000 | £58,437,000 | £54,945,000 | £1,445,829,000 | £1,445,829,000 | 36 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
What does Esmee Fairbairn Foundation do?
We are one of the largest independent foundations in the UK. Our primary interests are in the arts, children and young people, the environment and social change.
How much income did Esmee Fairbairn Foundation report in 2025?
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation reported total income of £8.90m and reported expenditure of £60.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Esmee Fairbairn Foundation?
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation has a program ratio of 645.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Esmee Fairbairn Foundation registered as a charity?
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 1961 as charity number 200051. It has been registered for 65 years.
Who runs Esmee Fairbairn Foundation?
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is BEATRICE HANNAH MILLICENT HOLLOND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Esmee Fairbairn Foundation operate?
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Esmee Fairbairn Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 200051.
Details
6th FLOOR
210 PENTONVILLE ROAD
LONDON
N1 9JY
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Also Known As
- The Esmee Fairbairn Charitable Trust
- The Esmee Fairbairn Trust Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated