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Moto Foundation

Also known as: Moto in the Community

Moto Foundation is the charitable arm of Moto Hospitality Limited, the UK's largest provider of motorway service areas. It is a grant making charity that focuses on making a difference to the 58 local communities that Moto are part of.

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Activities & Mission

Moto Foundation is the charitable arm of Moto Hospitality Limited, the UK's largest provider of motorway service areas. It is a grant making charity that focuses on making a difference to the 58 local communities that Moto are part of.

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
£1,239,806
Latest Expenditure
£1,255,977

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,213,600
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £26,206
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £977,431
Raising Funds £200,228
Governance £15,000
Grants to Institutions £962,431
Other Expenditure £78,318

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,239,806
£1,255,977£977,431£432,681£150,0000 / 0
2023
£1,091,072
£1,000,652£727,191£448,852£150,0000 / 0
2022
£1,011,454
£1,135,066£1,135,066£358,432£150,0000 / 0
2021
£854,104
£545,675£545,675£482,044£100,0000 / 0
2020
£366,645
£526,7180 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Moto Foundation

What does Moto Foundation do?

Moto Foundation is the charitable arm of Moto Hospitality Limited, the UK's largest provider of motorway service areas. It is a grant making charity that focuses on making a difference to the 58 local communities that Moto are part of.

How much income did Moto Foundation report in 2024?

Moto Foundation reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Moto Foundation registered as a charity?

Moto Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2005 as charity number 1111147. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Moto Foundation?

Moto Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Carrie Hughes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Moto Foundation operate?

Moto Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Moto Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Moto Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111147.

Details

Address
PO Box 218
Toddington
Bedfordshire
LU56QG
Registration Date
1 September 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4017577
Charity Number
1111147

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Trustees

Louise Carrie Hughes Chair
Amy Ruth Procter
Guy Latchem
Hayley Meakes
Lewis Berrett
Michael Peter Gorvin
Robert James O'Connell
Stephen Christopher Rac
Also governs 1 other charity
Zoe Falkner

Also Known As

  • Moto in the Community
  • Moto Foundation

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30 July 2026
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