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Impact Foundation

IMPACT's aim is simple, that no one should become or remain needlessly disabled by disease, lack of knowledge or shortage of medical facilities. IMPACT works in the UK and in some of the poorest countries of Africa and Asia. IMPACT is cost-conscious and cost-effective.

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Activities & Mission

IMPACT's aim is simple, that no one should become or remain needlessly disabled by disease, lack of knowledge or shortage of medical facilities. IMPACT works in the UK and in some of the poorest countries of Africa and Asia. IMPACT is cost-conscious and cost-effective.

Grants

Impact Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025)
£1,459,347
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,219,638
Latest Expenditure
£1,838,079

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,150,925
Charitable Activities £26,500
Other Trading £0
Investments £42,213
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,720,817
Raising Funds £117,262
Governance £15,259
Grants to Institutions £1,459,347
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,219,638
£1,838,079£1,720,817£2,340,413£202,5918 / 14
2024
£2,283,797
£2,036,180£1,926,972£1,958,855£180,6678 / 13
2023
£2,107,839
£2,410,361£2,306,681£1,711,237£205,8487 / 12
2022
£2,158,975
£2,326,796£2,249,126£2,013,760£164,9687 / 10
2021
£1,688,896
£1,741,098£1,663,866£2,181,581£182,5767 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Impact Foundation

What does Impact Foundation do?

IMPACT's aim is simple, that no one should become or remain needlessly disabled by disease, lack of knowledge or shortage of medical facilities. IMPACT works in the UK and in some of the poorest countries of Africa and Asia. IMPACT is cost-conscious and cost-effective.

How much income did Impact Foundation report in 2025?

Impact Foundation reported total income of £2.22m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Impact Foundation registered as a charity?

Impact Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 1985 as charity number 290992. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Impact Foundation?

Impact Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is DOCTOR BRENDA MARY LUCK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Impact Foundation operate?

Impact Foundation operates across 10 areas, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, India and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Impact Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Impact Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290992.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 February 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290992
Charity Number
290992

Trustees

DOCTOR BRENDA MARY LUCK Chair
CLAIRE HICKS MBE
Colin Somerville
Dr Carolyn Jane Ward
Dr Cecilia Akrisie Anim CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Keith Barnard-Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr VINIT NAVINCHANDRA SHAH MBBS MRCP
Also governs 1 other charity
GORDON BENNETT
John Michael O'Connell
Judith Anne Stagg
Lucinda Ruth Meagher
Peter Simons
Also governs 2 other charities
SALWAN RASSAM

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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