Road Safety Foundation
Also known as: Foundation for Road Safety Research
To promote road safety for the benefit of the public
Activities & Mission
To promote road safety for the benefit of the public
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 109). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Crime and Justice 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,019,405 | £858,105 | £858,105 | £492,594 | £492,594 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £827,747 | £758,925 | £758,925 | £321,960 | £321,960 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £520,854 | £590,139 | £416,934 | £253,138 | £253,138 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £557,723 | £428,607 | £238,850 | £322,423 | £322,423 | 4 / 0 |
| 2020 | £359,278 | £337,959 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Road Safety Foundation
What does Road Safety Foundation do?
To promote road safety for the benefit of the public
How much income did Road Safety Foundation report in 2024?
Road Safety Foundation reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £858k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Road Safety Foundation?
Road Safety Foundation has a program ratio of 84.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 109 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Road Safety Foundation registered as a charity?
Road Safety Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1986 as charity number 295573. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Road Safety Foundation?
Road Safety Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Road Safety Foundation operate?
Road Safety Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Road Safety Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Road Safety Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295573.
Details
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WC2N 5DS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Foundation for Road Safety Research
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated