John Lewis Partnership Foundation

Also known as: Building Happier Futures Foundation, John Lewis & Partners Foundation, John Lewis Foundation, The John Lewis Foundation, Building Happier Futures

To advance general charitable purposes, acting alone or in association with others, by such charitable activities as the Trustees shall determine, to include (without limitation) charitable activities designed to benefit the communities in the UK and overseas in which those who produce products supplied to John Lewis & Partners (being the trading division of John Lewis plc) live and work.

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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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Country

Cambodia China India Scotland Vietnam

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,379,728

Latest Expenditure

£1,875,653

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.8%

% 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 £2,301,289

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £78,439

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,875,653

Raising Funds £0

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2026 — The John Lewis Partnership Golden Jubilee Trust (organisation 3966954)
Asset transfer in in 2024 — The John Spedan Lewis Foundation (organisation 240473)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,379,728	£1,875,653	£1,875,653	£4,493,564	£0	0 / 0
2024	£3,589,399	£1,315,034	£1,315,034	£3,677,172	£0	0 / 0
2023	£1,079,528	£681,502	£681,502	£1,422,542	£1,422,542	0 / 0
2022	£853,583	£591,611	£591,611	£1,024,516	£1,024,516	0 / 0
2021	£490,568	£725,683				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about John Lewis Partnership Foundation

What does John Lewis Partnership Foundation do?

How much income did John Lewis Partnership Foundation report in 2025?

John Lewis Partnership Foundation reported total income of £2.38m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was John Lewis Partnership Foundation registered as a charity?

John Lewis Partnership Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2007 as charity number 1118162. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs John Lewis Partnership Foundation?

John Lewis Partnership Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does John Lewis Partnership Foundation operate?

John Lewis Partnership Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Cambodia, China, India and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is John Lewis Partnership Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — John Lewis Partnership Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118162.