Lloyd's Register Foundation
Notable UK charityLloyd's Register Foundation promotes safety and education. Most of the consolidated income is attributable to the Lloyd's Register Group, a trading group that distributes profit to the Foundation. It is received dividends and not the consolidated trading income that is available to the Foundation. The trading group is a 'Social Investment' that also furthers the Foundation's charitable aims.
Activities & Mission
Lloyd's Register Foundation promotes safety and education. Most of the consolidated income is attributable to the Lloyd's Register Group, a trading group that distributes profit to the Foundation. It is received dividends and not the consolidated trading income that is available to the Foundation. The trading group is a 'Social Investment' that also furthers the Foundation's charitable aims.
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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 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £691,735,000 | £662,433,000 | £23,824,000 | £954,896,000 | £634,804,000 | 4163 / 0 |
| 2024 | £572,056,000 | £589,640,000 | £23,895,000 | £1,069,169,000 | £755,439,000 | 3764 / 0 |
| 2023 | £560,401,000 | £550,107,000 | £21,899,000 | £1,093,774,000 | £804,672,000 | 3710 / 0 |
| 2022 | £996,514,000 | £599,864,000 | £18,541,000 | £1,163,796,000 | £871,325,000 | 4654 / 0 |
| 2021 | £384,458,000 | £360,495,000 | £6,570,000 | £784,419,000 | £466,214,000 | 5974 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Lloyd's Register Foundation
What does Lloyd's Register Foundation do?
Lloyd's Register Foundation promotes safety and education. Most of the consolidated income is attributable to the Lloyd's Register Group, a trading group that distributes profit to the Foundation. It is received dividends and not the consolidated trading income that is available to the Foundation. The trading group is a 'Social Investment' that also furthers the Foundation's charitable aims.
How much income did Lloyd's Register Foundation report in 2025?
Lloyd's Register Foundation reported total income of £691.74m and reported expenditure of £662.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lloyd's Register Foundation?
Lloyd's Register Foundation has a program ratio of 3.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lloyd's Register Foundation registered as a charity?
Lloyd's Register Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2012 as charity number 1145988. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Lloyd's Register Foundation?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is THOMAS THUNE ANDERSEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lloyd's Register Foundation operate?
Lloyd's Register Foundation operates across 217 areas, including Albania, Algeria, American Samoa and 214 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Lloyd's Register Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Lloyd's Register Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145988.
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