Prama Foundation

The Prama Foundation vision is to see 'a world where no-one is unfairly disadvantaged or excluded because of age or infirmity and where every person can enjoy life as they age'. In its work, and through subsidiaries, the Foundation provides tailored care to people at home, as well as promoting and supporting Communities For All Ages and activities that combat social isolation in older people.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,958,560

Latest Expenditure

£4,094,085

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 29.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Social welfare 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 £355,900

Charitable Activities £2,171,122

Other Trading £1,415,922

Investments £12,468

Other Income £3,148

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,936,092

Raising Funds £1,157,993

Governance £28,338

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,958,560	£4,094,085	£2,936,092	£1,313,458	£725,749	175 / 351
2024	£4,275,065	£4,066,866	£3,066,367	£1,447,190	£882,847	177 / 380
2023	£3,670,602	£3,943,902	£3,263,342	£1,224,242	£605,559	200 / 340
2022	£4,158,575	£4,030,293	£3,454,025	£1,508,568	£859,599	214 / 175
2021	£4,248,036	£3,977,707	£3,576,380	£1,369,002	£593,001	243 / 350

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Prama Foundation

What does Prama Foundation do?

How much income did Prama Foundation report in 2025?

Prama Foundation reported total income of £3.96m and reported expenditure of £4.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Prama Foundation?

Prama Foundation has a program ratio of 74.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Prama Foundation registered as a charity?

Prama Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2017 as charity number 1174197. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Prama Foundation?

Prama Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Cawdery. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Prama Foundation operate?

Prama Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Prama Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Prama Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174197.