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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

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,358,619
Latest Expenditure
£2,239,325

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 134.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,250
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,356,369
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,833,173
Raising Funds £406,152
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,358,619
£2,239,325£1,833,173£73,333,941£799,3791 / 0
2024
£1,540,977
£1,549,749£1,163,436£67,967,364£67,967,3641 / 0
2023
£1,187,366
£1,601,036£1,294,701£61,392,379£61,392,3790 / 0
2022
£1,331,971
£2,339,544£1,983,176£59,716,820£59,716,8201 / 0
2021
£27,889,816
£4,843,909£4,581,203£64,698,071£64,698,0711 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

Peter Sowerby Foundation reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £2.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
Peter Sowerby Foundation
29 St. John's Lane
LONDON
EC1M 4NA
Registration Date
10 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037345
Charity Number
1151978

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Trustees

DAVID BENJAMIN HAROLD ASPINALL Chair
Dr DAVID STABLES
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Radha Sundaram
Professor Carole Margaret Longson
Professor Francis Anthony Drobniewski
Sara Siegel Poulios

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30 July 2026
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