Graduate Fashion Foundation
Establish newly graduated and current undergraduate fashion students, by organising and running events,to provide employment opportunities and experience, related to working in thefashion industries, inclusive of the annual Graduate Fashion Week event.The advancement of education for the public benefit of persons who are, or will be employed in the fashion/fashion related industries.
Activities & Mission
Establish newly graduated and current undergraduate fashion students, by organising and running events,to provide employment opportunities and experience, related to working in thefashion industries, inclusive of the annual Graduate Fashion Week event.The advancement of education for the public benefit of persons who are, or will be employed in the fashion/fashion related industries.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £917,832 | £913,908 | £843,215 | £390,905 | £390,905 | 0 / 100 |
| 2023 | £954,884 | £660,816 | £610,909 | £386,981 | £386,981 | 0 / 100 |
| 2022 | £658,019 | £759,783 | £706,848 | £92,913 | £92,913 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £501,514 | £469,490 | £417,228 | £194,677 | £194,677 | 0 / 40 |
| 2020 | £411,346 | £361,210 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Graduate Fashion Foundation
What does Graduate Fashion Foundation do?
Establish newly graduated and current undergraduate fashion students, by organising and running events,to provide employment opportunities and experience, related to working in thefashion industries, inclusive of the annual Graduate Fashion Week event.The advancement of education for the public benefit of persons who are, or will be employed in the fashion/fashion related industries.
How much income did Graduate Fashion Foundation report in 2024?
Graduate Fashion Foundation reported total income of £918k and reported expenditure of £914k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Graduate Fashion Foundation?
Graduate Fashion Foundation has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Graduate Fashion Foundation registered as a charity?
Graduate Fashion Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2017 as charity number 1173132. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Graduate Fashion Foundation?
Graduate Fashion Foundation is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is DOUGLAS GORDON MACGREGOR MACLENNAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Graduate Fashion Foundation operate?
Graduate Fashion Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Graduate Fashion Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Graduate Fashion Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173132.
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