Peter Sowerby Foundation
The Trustees' primary aim is to make grants to other UK registered or exempt charities and in particular charities falling within the categories of:a) Medical/ health/ sicknessb) Relief of povertyc) Community and environment
Activities & Mission
The Trustees' primary aim is to make grants to other UK registered or exempt charities and in particular charities falling within the categories of:a) Medical/ health/ sicknessb) Relief of povertyc) Community and environment
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 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £1,540,977 | £1,549,749 | £1,163,436 | £67,967,364 | £67,967,364 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,187,366 | £1,601,036 | £1,294,701 | £61,392,379 | £61,392,379 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,331,971 | £2,339,544 | £1,983,176 | £59,716,820 | £59,716,820 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £27,889,816 | £4,843,909 | £4,581,203 | £64,698,071 | £64,698,071 | 1 / 0 |
| 2020 | £595,961 | £1,832,571 | £1,621,264 | £36,909,914 | £1,935,076 | 1 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Peter Sowerby Foundation
What does Peter Sowerby Foundation do?
The Trustees' primary aim is to make grants to other UK registered or exempt charities and in particular charities falling within the categories of:a) Medical/ health/ sicknessb) Relief of povertyc) Community and environment
How much income did Peter Sowerby Foundation report in 2024?
Peter Sowerby Foundation reported total income of £1.54m and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Peter Sowerby Foundation?
Peter Sowerby Foundation has a program ratio of 75.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Peter Sowerby Foundation registered as a charity?
Peter Sowerby Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2013 as charity number 1151978. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Peter Sowerby Foundation?
Peter Sowerby Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID BENJAMIN HAROLD ASPINALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Peter Sowerby Foundation operate?
Peter Sowerby Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Peter Sowerby Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Peter Sowerby Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151978.
Details
29 St. John's Lane
LONDON
EC1M 4NA
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