Friends Of Harvard University
Provision of assistance to UK taxpayer donors interested in supporting the activities of Harvard University and its various subdivisions as well as other activities related to education
Activities & Mission
Provision of assistance to UK taxpayer donors interested in supporting the activities of Harvard University and its various subdivisions as well as other activities related to education
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,083,468 | £595,328 | £595,039 | £859,391 | £2,432 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £458,599 | £534,174 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £1,015,167 | £3,251,694 | £3,250,968 | £447,131 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,511,020 | £2,850,149 | £2,848,992 | £2,712,285 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £784,335 | £898,150 | £896,295 | £210,883 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Harvard University
What does Friends Of Harvard University do?
Provision of assistance to UK taxpayer donors interested in supporting the activities of Harvard University and its various subdivisions as well as other activities related to education
How much income did Friends Of Harvard University report in 2024?
Friends Of Harvard University reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £595k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of Harvard University?
Friends Of Harvard University has a program ratio of 54.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of Harvard University registered as a charity?
Friends Of Harvard University was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1984 as charity number 290609. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Friends Of Harvard University?
Friends Of Harvard University is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN HOWARD MCFADDEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Harvard University operate?
Friends Of Harvard University operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Harvard University a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Harvard University is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290609.
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SM2 6LE
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