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Plunkett Foundation

Also known as: Plunkett Foundation for Co-Operative Studies, Plunkett UK, Rural Revival

Improvement of rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterprise.

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Activities & Mission

Improvement of rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterprise.

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
£1,425,128
Latest Expenditure
£1,438,798

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 72% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% of UK Economic and community development 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 £130,552
Charitable Activities £1,198,311
Other Trading £0
Investments £42,402
Other Income £53,863

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,429,580
Raising Funds £9,218
Governance £8,425
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,425,128
£1,438,798£1,429,580£1,017,580£890,60022 / 0
2023
£1,221,257
£1,287,520£1,287,520£1,002,232£960,00020 / 0
2022
£1,052,262
£1,091,608£1,091,608£1,052,558£734,00018 / 0
2021
£1,006,244
£1,090,321£1,090,321£1,409,477£1,113,69117 / 0
2020
£1,070,958
£1,089,821£1,081,071£1,321,663£1,316,74214 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Plunkett Foundation

What does Plunkett Foundation do?

Improvement of rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterprise.

How much income did Plunkett Foundation report in 2024?

Plunkett Foundation reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £1.44m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Plunkett Foundation?

Plunkett Foundation has a program ratio of 100.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Plunkett Foundation registered as a charity?

Plunkett Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1964 as charity number 313743. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Plunkett Foundation?

Plunkett Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Plunkett Foundation operate?

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

Is Plunkett Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Plunkett Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313743.

Details

Address
Plunkett Foundation
Unit 2-3
The Quadrangle
Banbury Road
Woodstock
OX20 1LH
Registration Date
7 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313743
Charity Number
313743

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Trustees

Adrian Smith
Alexander Begg
Alison Jeffers
Charles Campion
Helen Margaret Jackson
Jeevan Jones
Robert Gordon Hector-Donnellan
Robin Paul Fieth BA FCA
Ruth McAreavey
Suzanna Patchett
Toby Sandison

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Plunkett Foundation
  • Plunkett Foundation for Co-Operative Studies
  • Plunkett UK
  • Rural Revival

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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