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Ford Family Foundation

the provision of social investments and/or grants, coupled with an option to access business skills and expertise, to support charities and not for profit organisations delivering specific charitable purposes or activities focussing on providing opportunities in economically deprived areas and/or for those individuals who are in need due to their social or economic circumstances.

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Activities & Mission

the provision of social investments and/or grants, coupled with an option to access business skills and expertise, to support charities and not for profit organisations delivering specific charitable purposes or activities focussing on providing opportunities in economically deprived areas and/or for those individuals who are in need due to their social or economic circumstances.

Grants

Ford Family Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2022)
£226,250
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
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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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

Latest Income
£166,843
Latest Expenditure
£571,651

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 18.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,573,865
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £80,750
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £310,413
Raising Funds £0
Governance £36,163
Grants to Institutions £226,250
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£166,843
£571,6510 / 0
2023
£7,810
£119,0000 / 0
2022
£1,654,615
£310,413£310,413£3,180,777£1,761,3251 / 0
2021
£45,500
£1,5600 / 0
2020
£18,885
£1,5000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ford Family Foundation

What does Ford Family Foundation do?

the provision of social investments and/or grants, coupled with an option to access business skills and expertise, to support charities and not for profit organisations delivering specific charitable purposes or activities focussing on providing opportunities in economically deprived areas and/or for those individuals who are in need due to their social or economic circumstances.

How much income did Ford Family Foundation report in 2024?

Ford Family Foundation reported total income of £167k and reported expenditure of £572k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ford Family Foundation registered as a charity?

Ford Family Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 April 2020 as charity number 1188878. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Ford Family Foundation?

Ford Family Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony John Ford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ford Family Foundation operate?

Ford Family Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ford Family Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Ford Family Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188878.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 April 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5146322
Charity Number
1188878

Trustees

Anthony John Ford Chair
David Andrew Gardner FCA
Gemma Louise Burgess
Iain Andrew Aitken
Sir Jake Berry

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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