John Ellerman Foundation
Also known as: The John Ellerman Foundation
John Ellerman Foundation is a general grantmaking trust distributing over ?4 million each year. The Foundation aims to support national charities working in the following three categories: Arts, Environment and Welfare.
Activities & Mission
John Ellerman Foundation is a general grantmaking trust distributing over ?4 million each year. The Foundation aims to support national charities working in the following three categories: Arts, Environment and Welfare.
Grants
John Ellerman Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £5,064,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 383). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £3,431,000 | £6,239,000 | £5,759,000 | £142,521,000 | £3,145,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,295,000 | £6,471,000 | £6,471,000 | £151,408,000 | £2,186,000 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,180,000 | £7,596,000 | £7,596,000 | £144,610,000 | £2,426,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,171,000 | £7,358,000 | £6,685,000 | £155,636,000 | £0 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,156,000 | £6,905,000 | £6,298,000 | £149,713,000 | £0 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about John Ellerman Foundation
What does John Ellerman Foundation do?
John Ellerman Foundation is a general grantmaking trust distributing over ?4 million each year. The Foundation aims to support national charities working in the following three categories: Arts, Environment and Welfare.
How much income did John Ellerman Foundation report in 2025?
John Ellerman Foundation reported total income of £3.43m and reported expenditure of £6.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is John Ellerman Foundation?
John Ellerman Foundation has a program ratio of 167.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 383 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was John Ellerman Foundation registered as a charity?
John Ellerman Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1971 as charity number 263207. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs John Ellerman Foundation?
John Ellerman Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Geraldine Blake. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does John Ellerman Foundation operate?
John Ellerman Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is John Ellerman Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — John Ellerman Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263207.
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Other notable Charitable activities charities
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Also Known As
- The John Ellerman Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated