Quartet Community Foundation
Also known as: Greater Bristol Foundation, High Sheriff's Fund (bristol)
Quartet Community Foundation manages and distributes charitable funds to meet local needs on behalf of individuals, companies, families and other organisations, working across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to connect local causes and charities with donors.
Activities & Mission
Quartet Community Foundation manages and distributes charitable funds to meet local needs on behalf of individuals, companies, families and other organisations, working across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to connect local causes and charities with donors.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £5,248,692 | £7,049,785 | £6,146,875 | £74,965,942 | £1,605,283 | 23 / 70 |
| 2024 | £4,377,305 | £6,292,761 | £5,409,649 | £69,551,391 | £1,566,443 | 23 / 59 |
| 2023 | £5,633,025 | £8,114,631 | £7,290,305 | £64,974,637 | £1,291,861 | 23 / 60 |
| 2022 | £5,118,101 | £6,651,091 | £5,991,678 | £66,280,405 | £1,041,159 | 20 / 35 |
| 2021 | £6,662,507 | £6,479,479 | £6,030,114 | £62,275,591 | £999,640 | 19 / 52 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Quartet Community Foundation
What does Quartet Community Foundation do?
Quartet Community Foundation manages and distributes charitable funds to meet local needs on behalf of individuals, companies, families and other organisations, working across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to connect local causes and charities with donors.
How much income did Quartet Community Foundation report in 2025?
Quartet Community Foundation reported total income of £5.25m and reported expenditure of £7.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Quartet Community Foundation?
Quartet Community Foundation has a program ratio of 44.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Quartet Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Quartet Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2000 as charity number 1080418. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Quartet Community Foundation?
Quartet Community Foundation is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Anne Mountstevens OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Quartet Community Foundation operate?
Quartet Community Foundation operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Is Quartet Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Quartet Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080418.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Greater Bristol Foundation
- High Sheriff's Fund (bristol)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated