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Foundation For Common Land

Also known as: Foundation for Common Land Ltd

Our charitable objectives are:To conserve for the benefit of the public commoning and the management of common land.To promote the conservation of the physical and natural environment. To conduct research into common land issues. To educate the public in subjects pertaining to commoning and common land

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Activities & Mission

Our charitable objectives are:To conserve for the benefit of the public commoning and the management of common land.To promote the conservation of the physical and natural environment. To conduct research into common land issues. To educate the public in subjects pertaining to commoning and common land

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 Information

Latest Income
£313,513
Latest Expenditure
£225,311

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£313,513
£225,3110 / 0
2024
£336,039
£330,2850 / 0
2023
£340,928
£293,0020 / 0
2022
£226,687
£201,7710 / 0
2021
£203,284
£195,1740 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Foundation For Common Land

What does Foundation For Common Land do?

Our charitable objectives are:To conserve for the benefit of the public commoning and the management of common land.To promote the conservation of the physical and natural environment. To conduct research into common land issues. To educate the public in subjects pertaining to commoning and common land

How much income did Foundation For Common Land report in 2025?

Foundation For Common Land reported total income of £314k and reported expenditure of £225k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Foundation For Common Land registered as a charity?

Foundation For Common Land was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2013 as charity number 1150439. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Foundation For Common Land?

Foundation For Common Land is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR C SHORT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Foundation For Common Land operate?

Foundation For Common Land operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Foundation For Common Land a registered charity?

Yes — Foundation For Common Land is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150439.

Details

Address
Low Nook
University of Cumbria
RYDAL ROAD
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BB
Registration Date
11 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029738
Charity Number
1150439

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Trustees

MR C SHORT Chair
Harriet Fraser
James Bailey
Jennifer Phelps
Layland Clifford Branfield
Paul Arkle
Robin Milton

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Foundation for Common Land Ltd

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