Imagine Foundation

We give grants to charities and charitable projects in England, Scotland and Wales. We are particularly focussed on supporting small-scale projects and young charities that work with disadvantaged communities, empowering individuals and increasing community cohesion. We look for projects that can contribute learning across our network of partners.

Email Charity

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

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£268,257

Latest Expenditure

£139,851

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £400,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,231

Other Income £100,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £267,119

Raising Funds £4,450

Governance £4,080

Grants to Institutions £220,500

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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2016 — Monica Eyre Memorial Foundation (organisation 1046645)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£268,257	£139,851				0 / 0
2023	£277,244	£759,633				0 / 0
2022	£507,231	£271,569	£267,119	£968,604	£968,604	0 / 0
2021	£218,102	£250,240				0 / 0
2020	£255,691	£243,506				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Imagine Foundation

What does Imagine Foundation do?

How much income did Imagine Foundation report in 2024?

Imagine Foundation reported total income of £268k and reported expenditure of £140k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Imagine Foundation registered as a charity?

Imagine Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2013 as charity number 1152864. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Imagine Foundation?

Imagine Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEVE EYRE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Imagine Foundation operate?

Imagine Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Imagine Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Imagine Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152864.