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Foundation Matters

The objectives of the Charity are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its statement of beliefs, advance education in accordance with Christian principles and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship, or who are aged or sick.

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Activities & Mission

The objectives of the Charity are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its statement of beliefs, advance education in accordance with Christian principles and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship, or who are aged or sick.

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
£354,664
Latest Expenditure
£491,243

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £500,186
Charitable Activities £64,706
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £11,130

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £266,424
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,620
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£354,664
£491,2430 / 23
2023
£576,022
£266,424£266,424£3,893,417£150,7881 / 15
2022
£311,189
£246,8130 / 45
2021
£305,064
£192,4640 / 22
2020
£567,894
£232,236£232,236£3,406,843£100,0001 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Foundation Matters

What does Foundation Matters do?

The objectives of the Charity are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with its statement of beliefs, advance education in accordance with Christian principles and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship, or who are aged or sick.

How much income did Foundation Matters report in 2024?

Foundation Matters reported total income of £355k and reported expenditure of £491k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Foundation Matters registered as a charity?

Foundation Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2005 as charity number 1107662. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Foundation Matters?

Foundation Matters is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Foundation Matters operate?

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

Is Foundation Matters a registered charity?

Yes — Foundation Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107662.

Details

Address
PINE LAKE
STENSON
BARROW-ON-TRENT
DERBY
DE73 7GB
Registration Date
17 January 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4013177
Charity Number
1107662

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Trustees

David Lancaster
FRANK BREARLEY
Also governs 3 other charities
GILLIAN DIANNE LANCASTER
Ian Brownlow
PETER KRISTEN RIISNAES
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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