Forbes Foundation
The Forbes Foundation provides financial support to children, and their families, who are in need, by reason of ill health, disability, and/or financial hardship within England and Wales, by providing facilities, equipment and monetary grants.
Activities & Mission
The Forbes Foundation provides financial support to children, and their families, who are in need, by reason of ill health, disability, and/or financial hardship within England and Wales, by providing facilities, equipment and monetary grants.
Grants
Forbes Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2026)
- £10,691
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, disability and other 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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £7,453 | £10,691 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £15,769 | £13,141 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £10,964 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £3,342 | £9,405 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £7,526 | £9,210 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forbes Foundation
What does Forbes Foundation do?
The Forbes Foundation provides financial support to children, and their families, who are in need, by reason of ill health, disability, and/or financial hardship within England and Wales, by providing facilities, equipment and monetary grants.
How much income did Forbes Foundation report in 2026?
Forbes Foundation reported total income of £7k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Forbes Foundation registered as a charity?
Forbes Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2019 as charity number 1181535. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Forbes Foundation?
Forbes Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Booth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forbes Foundation operate?
Forbes Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Forbes Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Forbes Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181535.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated