Mission44

Mission 44 is a charitable Foundation founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton. We are focused on building a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world. We with young people facing social injustice to invest in innovators and system changers, connect and share learning, and campaign for change.

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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

£5,679,122

Latest Expenditure

£5,136,542

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £4,924,985

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £590,062

Investments £164,075

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,654,830

Raising Funds £1,481,712

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £1,094,762

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,679,122	£5,136,542	£3,654,830	£6,943,366	£6,943,366	21 / 0
2024	£5,499,235	£5,014,216	£4,114,386	£6,400,786	£6,276,768	17 / 0
2023	£11,189,238	£5,273,471	£4,160,228	£5,915,767	£640,000	8 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mission44

What does Mission44 do?

How much income did Mission44 report in 2025?

Mission44 reported total income of £5.68m and reported expenditure of £5.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mission44?

Mission44 has a program ratio of 64.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mission44 registered as a charity?

Mission44 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2022 as charity number 1199596. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Mission44?

Mission44 is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark William Hamlin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mission44 operate?

Mission44 operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mission44 a registered charity?

Yes — Mission44 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199596.