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Global Ncap

Also known as: Global New Car Assessment Programme (limited by Guarantee), Towards Zero Foundation

TZF aims to promote public safety and public health, the protection and preservation of human life and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We support and conduct independent research and testing programmes that assess the safety and environmental characteristics of motor vehicles and their comparative performance for the general public.

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Activities & Mission

TZF aims to promote public safety and public health, the protection and preservation of human life and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We support and conduct independent research and testing programmes that assess the safety and environmental characteristics of motor vehicles and their comparative performance for the general public.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,808,996
Latest Expenditure
£5,529,124

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 109). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,484,338
Charitable Activities £1,324,658
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,529,124
Raising Funds £0
Governance £58,944
Grants to Institutions £2,221,606
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
£5,808,996
£5,529,124£5,529,124£2,120,299£1,163,0702 / 0
2023
£3,424,394
£4,554,133£4,554,133£1,887,501£1,213,0322 / 0
2022
£4,746,632
£4,368,466£4,368,466£2,944,239£1,813,5952 / 0
2021
£2,532,678
£3,428,339£3,428,339£2,607,909£677,8042 / 0
2020
£3,613,377
£3,127,893£2,804,032£3,575,990£2,506,4392 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Global Ncap

What does Global Ncap do?

TZF aims to promote public safety and public health, the protection and preservation of human life and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We support and conduct independent research and testing programmes that assess the safety and environmental characteristics of motor vehicles and their comparative performance for the general public.

How much income did Global Ncap report in 2024?

Global Ncap reported total income of £5.81m and reported expenditure of £5.53m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Global Ncap?

Global Ncap has a program ratio of 95.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 109 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Global Ncap registered as a charity?

Global Ncap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2011 as charity number 1141798. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Global Ncap?

Global Ncap is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Global Ncap operate?

Global Ncap operates across 6 areas, including Germany, India, Malaysia and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Global Ncap a registered charity?

Yes — Global Ncap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141798.

Details

Address
Hempsons Llp
3 Dorset Rise
LONDON
EC4Y 8EN
Registration Date
9 May 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5016634
Charity Number
1141798

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Trustees

Dr ADRIAN KEITH LUND
Dr Michiel Van Ratingen
Iain Cameron

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Global New Car Assessment Programme (limited by Guarantee)
  • Towards Zero Foundation
  • Global Ncap

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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