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Rees Jeffreys Road Fund

The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is a grant making charity, founded by William Rees Jeffreys, a lifelong campaigner for roads. Its three main activities are the provision of support for academic posts and studentships; contributions to physical projects on land adjoining highways: and support for highway-related research projects.

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Activities & Mission

The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is a grant making charity, founded by William Rees Jeffreys, a lifelong campaigner for roads. Its three main activities are the provision of support for academic posts and studentships; contributions to physical projects on land adjoining highways: and support for highway-related research projects.

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
£188,765
Latest Expenditure
£319,105

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £350,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £170,741
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £327,641
Raising Funds £44,663
Governance £59,845
Grants to Institutions £178,994
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£188,765
£319,1050 / 1
2024
£186,095
£262,7610 / 0
2023
£197,122
£349,1160 / 0
2022
£244,875
£520,7460 / 0
2021
£520,741
£372,304£327,641£8,160,786£7,861,2830 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rees Jeffreys Road Fund

What does Rees Jeffreys Road Fund do?

The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is a grant making charity, founded by William Rees Jeffreys, a lifelong campaigner for roads. Its three main activities are the provision of support for academic posts and studentships; contributions to physical projects on land adjoining highways: and support for highway-related research projects.

How much income did Rees Jeffreys Road Fund report in 2025?

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund reported total income of £189k and reported expenditure of £319k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rees Jeffreys Road Fund?

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has a program ratio of 62.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rees Jeffreys Road Fund registered as a charity?

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 1964 as charity number 217771. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Rees Jeffreys Road Fund?

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rees Jeffreys Road Fund operate?

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Rees Jeffreys Road Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217771.

Details

Address
C/O Crowe UK LLP,
R+, 2 Blagrave Street
READING
Berkshire
RG1 1AZ
Registration Date
22 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
217771
Charity Number
217771

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Trustees

Andrew William Graham MBE
Anthony Charles Dean Ferguson
Dr Neil Hoose
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Dr Suzanne Green
Dr. Joanne Kate Freeman
Hilary Jane Chipping
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Mohammed Al-Sharif
Professor Gregory Richard Marsden
Susan Mary Elizabeth Percy
Thomas Mark John Kemp

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