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John Roan Foundation

Also known as: Roan Schools Foundation, The John Roan Foundation

The John Roan Foundation makes charitable donations in assisting students who receive education in the London Borough of Greenwich. These donations must not include anything which the local authority makes available through any delegated funding.

Activities & Mission

The John Roan Foundation makes charitable donations in assisting students who receive education in the London Borough of Greenwich. These donations must not include anything which the local authority makes available through any delegated funding.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£520,090
Latest Expenditure
£398,729

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 58.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 46.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £64
Other Trading £0
Investments £520,026
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £234,203
Raising Funds £164,526
Governance £22,168
Grants to Institutions £211,785
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£520,090
£398,729£234,203£20,199,256£373,0890 / 0
2023
£475,471
£421,6230 / 0
2022
£443,812
£546,0190 / 0
2021
£444,891
£360,3350 / 0
2020
£621,060
£717,363£499,267£16,220,302£211,3240 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about John Roan Foundation

What does John Roan Foundation do?

The John Roan Foundation makes charitable donations in assisting students who receive education in the London Borough of Greenwich. These donations must not include anything which the local authority makes available through any delegated funding.

How much income did John Roan Foundation report in 2024?

John Roan Foundation reported total income of £520k and reported expenditure of £399k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is John Roan Foundation?

John Roan Foundation has a program ratio of 45.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was John Roan Foundation registered as a charity?

John Roan Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1966 as charity number 312707. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs John Roan Foundation?

John Roan Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does John Roan Foundation operate?

John Roan Foundation operates in Greenwich, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is John Roan Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — John Roan Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312707.

Details

Address
C/O THE JOHN ROAN SCHOOL
MAZE HILL
BLACKHEATH
SE3 7UD
Registration Date
11 August 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312707
Charity Number
312707

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Trustees

John Roan Foundation Trustee Ltd

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Roan Schools Foundation
  • The John Roan Foundation

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