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Illuminated River Foundation

The Foundation has the charitable object of promoting the arts by the creation and implementation of a lighting scheme of artistic merit for London's bridges. The Illuminated River project will transform the capital with a unified kinetic artwork across up to 15 of Central London's bridges.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation has the charitable object of promoting the arts by the creation and implementation of a lighting scheme of artistic merit for London's bridges. The Illuminated River project will transform the capital with a unified kinetic artwork across up to 15 of Central London's bridges.

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 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,750
Latest Expenditure
£357,417

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 279.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,146,387
Charitable Activities £22,440
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,659,071
Raising Funds £1,816
Governance £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,750
£357,4170 / 0
2024
£10,447
£339,7470 / 0
2023
£81,281
£335,3700 / 0
2022
£19,045
£1,192,7490 / 0
2021
£4,168,827
£11,660,887£11,659,071£4,840,964£4,819,6225 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Illuminated River Foundation

What does Illuminated River Foundation do?

The Foundation has the charitable object of promoting the arts by the creation and implementation of a lighting scheme of artistic merit for London's bridges. The Illuminated River project will transform the capital with a unified kinetic artwork across up to 15 of Central London's bridges.

How much income did Illuminated River Foundation report in 2025?

Illuminated River Foundation reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £357k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Illuminated River Foundation registered as a charity?

Illuminated River Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2016 as charity number 1168375. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Illuminated River Foundation?

Illuminated River Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEIL FRANCIS JEREMY MENDOZA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Illuminated River Foundation operate?

Illuminated River Foundation operates across 7 areas, including City Of London, City Of Westminster, Hammersmith And Fulham and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Illuminated River Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Illuminated River Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168375.

Details

Address
15 St. James's Place
LONDON
SW1A 1NP
Registration Date
21 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5076288
Charity Number
1168375

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Trustees

NEIL FRANCIS JEREMY MENDOZA Chair
Anthea Fiendley Case CBE
FABIA BROMOVSKY
Sarah Gaventa
THE HON HANNAH ROTHSCHILD
Also governs 1 other charity

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