Idea Foundation

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£389,476

Latest Expenditure

£286,901

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,215

Charitable Activities £559,197

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £374,349

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,253

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£389,476	£286,901				0 / 0
2024	£105,785	£321,179				0 / 0
2023	£191,110	£357,488				0 / 0
2022	£560,412	£374,349	£374,349	£555,803	£555,803	3 / 0
2021	£621,623	£251,882	£251,882	£369,740	£369,740	2 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Idea Foundation

What does Idea Foundation do?

How much income did Idea Foundation report in 2025?

Idea Foundation reported total income of £389k and reported expenditure of £287k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Idea Foundation registered as a charity?

Idea Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 2020 as charity number 1189865. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Idea Foundation?

Idea Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Robert Anthony Cryan CBE FIET. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Idea Foundation operate?

Idea Foundation operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Idea Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Idea Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189865.