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public interest news foundation

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. Public Interest News Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) operates in the UK and works to promote public understanding and knowledge of the principles and practice of investigating, reporting and disseminating Public Interest News; promote citizenship and civic responsibility and encourage informed participation and engagement by the public; promote high standards of ethical conduct and best practice in journalism.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£436,747
Latest Expenditure
£553,466

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 126.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 126.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£436,747£553,4660 / 0
2023£449,315£335,4950 / 0
2022£223,519£244,8990 / 0
2021£125,633£30,4120 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers