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Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund

The Charity takes the form of a grant giver and will make grants available to UK registered charities in support of a variety of charitable causes. The Trustees consider the position at their meetings and donations are made as they deem appropriate. The Charity primarily supports artistic enterprises, arts-related activities and individual artists.

Activities & Mission

The Charity takes the form of a grant giver and will make grants available to UK registered charities in support of a variety of charitable causes. The Trustees consider the position at their meetings and donations are made as they deem appropriate. The Charity primarily supports artistic enterprises, arts-related activities and individual artists.

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
£283,325
Latest Expenditure
£816,459

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 288.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 288.2%
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
£283,325
£816,4590 / 0
2023
£344,949
£640,6320 / 0
2022
£343,251
£582,6490 / 0
2021
£320,768
£1,071,9450 / 0
2020
£295,494
£445,3590 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund

What does Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund do?

The Charity takes the form of a grant giver and will make grants available to UK registered charities in support of a variety of charitable causes. The Trustees consider the position at their meetings and donations are made as they deem appropriate. The Charity primarily supports artistic enterprises, arts-related activities and individual artists.

How much income did Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund report in 2024?

Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund reported total income of £283k and reported expenditure of £816k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund registered as a charity?

Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 2008 as charity number 1126096. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund?

Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR RICHARD CHARLES HASTINGS EYRE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund operate?

Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126096.

Details

Address
THE MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND
C/O CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS LLP
5 FLEET PLACE
LONDON
EC4M 7RD
Registration Date
29 September 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4041911
Charity Number
1126096

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Trustees

SIR RICHARD CHARLES HASTINGS EYRE Chair
Ida Louise Levine
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert James Crowley

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30 July 2026
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