Kennedy Memorial Fund
Also known as: Kennedy Memorial Trust
The Kennedy Memorial Trust administers the Kennedy Memorial Fund commemorating President John F. Kennedy by maintaining a memorial at Runnymede and awarding scholarships to British graduate students to attend Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year the Trust provides graduate students with tuition fees, health cover, a stipend & travel grant.
Activities & Mission
The Kennedy Memorial Trust administers the Kennedy Memorial Fund commemorating President John F. Kennedy by maintaining a memorial at Runnymede and awarding scholarships to British graduate students to attend Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year the Trust provides graduate students with tuition fees, health cover, a stipend & travel grant.
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £240,897 | £697,226 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £292,366 | £691,526 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £773,891 | £803,987 | £803,987 | £16,879,129 | £16,879,129 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £281,761 | £991,672 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £279,212 | £314,301 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Memorial Fund
What does Kennedy Memorial Fund do?
The Kennedy Memorial Trust administers the Kennedy Memorial Fund commemorating President John F. Kennedy by maintaining a memorial at Runnymede and awarding scholarships to British graduate students to attend Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year the Trust provides graduate students with tuition fees, health cover, a stipend & travel grant.
How much income did Kennedy Memorial Fund report in 2025?
Kennedy Memorial Fund reported total income of £241k and reported expenditure of £697k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kennedy Memorial Fund?
Kennedy Memorial Fund has a program ratio of 346.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kennedy Memorial Fund registered as a charity?
Kennedy Memorial Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1964 as charity number 234715. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Kennedy Memorial Fund?
Kennedy Memorial Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Richard Moore KCMG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kennedy Memorial Fund operate?
Kennedy Memorial Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Kennedy Memorial Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Kennedy Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234715.
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N1C 4AX
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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