Icaew Foundation
Also known as: The Chartered Accountants' General Charitable Trust Fund
The Foundation and linked charities(except CACIP which acts as the charities' investment vehicle)provide donations for public benefit in areas of particular interest to the ICAEW,i.e.the advancement of education particularly in accounting and related subjects, provision of a library and information service, funds prizes awarded through ICAEW's exams and funds academic research projects and events.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation and linked charities(except CACIP which acts as the charities' investment vehicle)provide donations for public benefit in areas of particular interest to the ICAEW,i.e.the advancement of education particularly in accounting and related subjects, provision of a library and information service, funds prizes awarded through ICAEW's exams and funds academic research projects and events.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,210,526 | £1,380,041 | £1,292,571 | £20,314,329 | £20,314,329 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,118,447 | £1,194,570 | £1,112,932 | £18,369,733 | £18,369,733 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,101,586 | £1,107,564 | £1,036,315 | £16,931,955 | £16,931,955 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,062,697 | £1,124,479 | £1,057,188 | £15,395,929 | £15,395,929 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,022,507 | £1,108,699 | £1,043,143 | £16,797,552 | £16,797,552 | 5 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Icaew Foundation
What does Icaew Foundation do?
The Foundation and linked charities(except CACIP which acts as the charities' investment vehicle)provide donations for public benefit in areas of particular interest to the ICAEW,i.e.the advancement of education particularly in accounting and related subjects, provision of a library and information service, funds prizes awarded through ICAEW's exams and funds academic research projects and events.
How much income did Icaew Foundation report in 2025?
Icaew Foundation reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Icaew Foundation?
Icaew Foundation has a program ratio of 106.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Icaew Foundation registered as a charity?
Icaew Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1962 as charity number 313983. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Icaew Foundation?
Icaew Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Nicholas Ratcliffe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Icaew Foundation operate?
Icaew Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Cambodia, Cyprus, Ghana and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Icaew Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Icaew Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313983.
Details
1 MOORGATE PLACE
LONDON
EC2R 6EA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Chartered Accountants' General Charitable Trust Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated