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John Sykes Foundation

The John Sykes Foundation is a grant giving charity focused on the town of Reading. The foundation's key objective is to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvantage.

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Activities & Mission

The John Sykes Foundation is a grant giving charity focused on the town of Reading. The foundation's key objective is to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvantage.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,339
Latest Expenditure
£32,955

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 352.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 352.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£9,339
£32,9550 / 1
2023
£52,154
£21,2230 / 1
2022
£50,160
£49,3860 / 1
2021
£34,274
£57,7610 / 1
2020
£29,099
£6,0750 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about John Sykes Foundation

What does John Sykes Foundation do?

The John Sykes Foundation is a grant giving charity focused on the town of Reading. The foundation's key objective is to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvantage.

How much income did John Sykes Foundation report in 2024?

John Sykes Foundation reported total income of £9k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was John Sykes Foundation registered as a charity?

John Sykes Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 2014 as charity number 1156623. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs John Sykes Foundation?

John Sykes Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN JAC SYKES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does John Sykes Foundation operate?

John Sykes Foundation operates across 4 areas: Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham.

Is John Sykes Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — John Sykes Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156623.

Details

Address
Unit 6a The Village
17-23 King Street
READING
RG1 2HG
Registration Date
10 April 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045540
Charity Number
1156623

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Trustees

JOHN JAC SYKES Chair
ANDREW JAMES STRONG
ANNABELLE ELIZABETH SYKES
CHARLIE JOHN SYKES
JESSICA SALLY SYKES
JOHN WILLIAM SYKES

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