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Porter Foundation

THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO A SMALL NUMBER OF MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ISRAEL AND THE UK. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE PORTER SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY. IN THE UK, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO THE ARTS BY FUNDING PORTER GALLERIES, AND THE FOUNDATION HAS A CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM.

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Activities & Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO A SMALL NUMBER OF MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ISRAEL AND THE UK. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE PORTER SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY. IN THE UK, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO THE ARTS BY FUNDING PORTER GALLERIES, AND THE FOUNDATION HAS A CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM.

Grants

Porter Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£775,729
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£95,472
Latest Expenditure
£775,729

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 812.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£95,472
£775,7290 / 0
2024
£101,181
£834,6010 / 0
2023
£122,349
£446,7000 / 0
2022
£11,029
£112,0060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Porter Foundation

What does Porter Foundation do?

THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO A SMALL NUMBER OF MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ISRAEL AND THE UK. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE PORTER SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY. IN THE UK, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO THE ARTS BY FUNDING PORTER GALLERIES, AND THE FOUNDATION HAS A CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM.

How much income did Porter Foundation report in 2025?

Porter Foundation reported total income of £95k and reported expenditure of £776k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Porter Foundation registered as a charity?

Porter Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 1970 as charity number 261194. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs Porter Foundation?

Porter Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Porter Foundation operate?

Porter Foundation operates across 2 areas: Israel and United States.

Is Porter Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Porter Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 261194.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 June 1970
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
261194
Charity Number
261194

Trustees

Linda Streit
Also governs 1 other charity
STEVEN NIGEL PORTER

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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