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Howden Foundation

Also known as: Howden Group Foundation, R K H Foundation, The Hyperion Foundation

THE CHARITIES PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES AS SET OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: ADVANCING ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS DEFINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO ONE OR MORE OF INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, CHARITIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

Activities & Mission

THE CHARITIES PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES AS SET OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: ADVANCING ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS DEFINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO ONE OR MORE OF INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, CHARITIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

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 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,283,739
Latest Expenditure
£3,928,489

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 306.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,225,490
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £58,249
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,928,489
Raising Funds £0
Governance £59,000
Grants to Institutions £3,022,788
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
£1,283,739
£3,928,489£3,928,489£30,952,672£30,380,6724 / 5
2024
£87,491
£1,854,7400 / 2
2023
£17,750
£608,5620 / 2
2022
£7,138,746
£966,832£966,832£14,654,885£250,0000 / 6
2021
£283,819
£1,996,8320 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Howden Foundation

What does Howden Foundation do?

THE CHARITIES PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES AS SET OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: ADVANCING ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS DEFINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO ONE OR MORE OF INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, CHARITIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

How much income did Howden Foundation report in 2025?

Howden Foundation reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £3.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Howden Foundation registered as a charity?

Howden Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2014 as charity number 1156286. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Howden Foundation?

Howden Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Philip Howden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Howden Foundation operate?

Howden Foundation operates across 8 areas, including Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Howden Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Howden Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156286.

Details

Address
Howden Foundation
One Creechurch Place
LONDON
EC3A 5AF
Registration Date
20 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042808
Charity Number
1156286

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Trustees

David Philip Howden Chair
Dr Thomas Charles Mitchell
Heather Goodhew
Louise Fenella Cable-Alexander
Lucy Emma Dormandy
NICK STACE
Rachel Louise Turner
Also governs 1 other charity
Rebecca Briony Scott
Serge Thieriet

Also Known As

  • Howden Group Foundation
  • R K H Foundation
  • The Hyperion Foundation
  • Howden Foundation

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