Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Also known as: The Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The foundation supports work in the UK and India. Its focus is on helping people to overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. It has a particular interest in supporting young people and a strong belief in the importance of the arts. It operates through grant making and related charitable activities.
Activities & Mission
The foundation supports work in the UK and India. Its focus is on helping people to overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. It has a particular interest in supporting young people and a strong belief in the importance of the arts. It operates through grant making and related charitable activities.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — 1987 Foundation (organisation 327474)
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — 1987 Foundation (organisation 327474)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £50,690,127 | £50,684,861 | £41,375,939 | £880,412,461 | £0 | 57 / 0 |
| 2024 | £72,021,659 | £72,116,450 | £63,069,745 | £861,142,590 | £0 | 48 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,464,543 | £54,374,779 | £45,399,516 | £875,337,550 | £875,227,575 | 49 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,056,032 | £52,373,157 | £42,868,741 | £915,126,019 | £222,765,611 | 48 / 0 |
| 2021 | £39,758,964 | £49,835,723 | £43,692,669 | £905,557,819 | £280,170,442 | 47 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Paul Hamlyn Foundation
What does Paul Hamlyn Foundation do?
The foundation supports work in the UK and India. Its focus is on helping people to overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. It has a particular interest in supporting young people and a strong belief in the importance of the arts. It operates through grant making and related charitable activities.
How much income did Paul Hamlyn Foundation report in 2025?
Paul Hamlyn Foundation reported total income of £50.69m and reported expenditure of £50.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Paul Hamlyn Foundation?
Paul Hamlyn Foundation has a program ratio of 81.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Paul Hamlyn Foundation registered as a charity?
Paul Hamlyn Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 2004 as charity number 1102927. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Paul Hamlyn Foundation?
Paul Hamlyn Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES LINGWOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Paul Hamlyn Foundation operate?
Paul Hamlyn Foundation operates across 4 areas: India, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Paul Hamlyn Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Paul Hamlyn Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102927.
Details
5-11 LEEKE STREET
LONDON
WC1X 9HY
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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