Lseg Foundation

Also known as: Refinitiv Charities

The LSEG Foundation helps people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Working with charity and NGO partners, it supports a range of programmes across the globe, which create opportunities for those in need to participate in education, employment and enterprise.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,307,869

Latest Expenditure

£4,667,655

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,307,869

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,667,655

Raising Funds £0

Governance £116,702

Grants to Institutions £4,548,529

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.

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
2024	£4,307,869	£4,667,655	£4,667,655	£4,952,062	£60,000	0 / 0
2023	£9,057,264	£4,367,450	£4,367,450	£5,311,848	£60,000	0 / 0
2022	£3,851,852	£3,243,571	£3,237,712	£622,034	£40,000	0 / 0
2021	£142,305	£104,113				0 / 0
2020	£1,084,882	£1,133,456	£1,132,742	£124,535	£0	0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lseg Foundation

What does Lseg Foundation do?

How much income did Lseg Foundation report in 2024?

Lseg Foundation reported total income of £4.31m and reported expenditure of £4.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lseg Foundation?

Lseg Foundation has a program ratio of 108.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lseg Foundation registered as a charity?

Lseg Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2019 as charity number 1182952. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Lseg Foundation?

Lseg Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Erica Bourne. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lseg Foundation operate?

Lseg Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lseg Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Lseg Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182952.