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Founders Pledge LTD

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Founders for Good Ltd, Founders Forum for Good Limited, Fffg

We support the charitable sector by improving the efficiency/effectiveness of methods used to secure charitable resources, in particular by raising awareness in the digital business community. We are also advancing the education of individuals and organisations working in the tech/digital sectors as to the ways in which their business and experience could help to improve charity effectiveness.

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Activities & Mission

We support the charitable sector by improving the efficiency/effectiveness of methods used to secure charitable resources, in particular by raising awareness in the digital business community. We are also advancing the education of individuals and organisations working in the tech/digital sectors as to the ways in which their business and experience could help to improve charity effectiveness.

Grants

Founders Pledge LTD is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£240,837,201
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and education and training

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
£330,974,528
Latest Expenditure
£249,984,351

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £325,141,760
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £168,611
Investments £5,664,157
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £249,984,351
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,871,210
Grants to Institutions £240,837,201
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 2025.

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
2025
£330,974,528
£249,984,351£249,984,351£201,127,718£16,734,59372 / 0
2024
£245,809,417
£156,200,602£156,199,973£128,956,284£17,245,97964 / 0
2023
£111,338,352
£108,291,142£108,196,817£38,390,785£10,677,94061 / 0
2022
£53,702,104
£45,944,643£45,931,482£34,881,441£10,588,34254 / 0
2021
£41,769,485
£35,637,551£35,605,838£26,031,040£8,274,60640 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Founders Pledge LTD

What does Founders Pledge LTD do?

We support the charitable sector by improving the efficiency/effectiveness of methods used to secure charitable resources, in particular by raising awareness in the digital business community. We are also advancing the education of individuals and organisations working in the tech/digital sectors as to the ways in which their business and experience could help to improve charity effectiveness.

How much income did Founders Pledge LTD report in 2025?

Founders Pledge LTD reported total income of £330.97m and reported expenditure of £249.98m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Founders Pledge LTD registered as a charity?

Founders Pledge LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2015 as charity number 1162201. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Founders Pledge LTD?

Founders Pledge LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Vikrant Bhargava. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Founders Pledge LTD operate?

Founders Pledge LTD operates across 3 areas: Germany, United States and England And Wales.

Is Founders Pledge LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Founders Pledge LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162201.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5061733
Charity Number
1162201

Trustees

Vikrant Bhargava Chair
Andrew Patrick White
Anna McKelvey
Isobel Morton
Johan Andreas Haug
Luke Hsi Lin Ding

Also Known As

  • Founders for Good Ltd
  • Founders Forum for Good Limited
  • Fffg

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