Joseph Rowntree Foundation
JRF is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. It aims to inspire action andchange that will create a prosperous UK without poverty and it principally does this by undertakingresearch, producing or inputting into policy on poverty, collaborating with others working to the samepurpose and otherwise providing practical solutions.
Activities & Mission
JRF is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. It aims to inspire action andchange that will create a prosperous UK without poverty and it principally does this by undertakingresearch, producing or inputting into policy on poverty, collaborating with others working to the samepurpose and otherwise providing practical solutions.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £35,057,000 | £57,115,000 | £54,704,000 | £566,061,000 | £566,061 | 628 / 0 |
| 2023 | £35,981,000 | £49,179,000 | £46,711,000 | £547,416,000 | £547,416,000 | 605 / 0 |
| 2022 | £37,363,000 | £45,467,000 | £43,915,000 | £533,477,000 | £533,477,000 | 622 / 0 |
| 2021 | £34,225,000 | £45,207,000 | £39,785,000 | £596,517,000 | £596,517,000 | 737 / 0 |
| 2020 | £29,241,000 | £42,536,000 | £39,055,000 | £542,450,000 | £542,450,000 | 713 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph Rowntree Foundation
What does Joseph Rowntree Foundation do?
JRF is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. It aims to inspire action andchange that will create a prosperous UK without poverty and it principally does this by undertakingresearch, producing or inputting into policy on poverty, collaborating with others working to the samepurpose and otherwise providing practical solutions.
How much income did Joseph Rowntree Foundation report in 2024?
Joseph Rowntree Foundation reported total income of £35.06m and reported expenditure of £57.12m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Joseph Rowntree Foundation registered as a charity?
Joseph Rowntree Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 2019 as charity number 1184957. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Joseph Rowntree Foundation?
Joseph Rowntree Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carol Tannahill Prof. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Joseph Rowntree Foundation operate?
Joseph Rowntree Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Joseph Rowntree Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184957.
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THE HOMESTEAD
40 WATER END
YORK
YO30 6WP
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