Robert Luff Foundation Limited

Distribution of funds to other charitable institutions, with particular reference to medical research

Activities & Mission

Distribution of funds to other charitable institutions, with particular reference to medical research

Grants

Robert Luff Foundation Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £1,912,783; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports: the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

£823,398

Latest Expenditure

£1,912,783

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 193.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 83.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £823,398

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,595,000

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £317,783

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	£823,398	£1,912,783	£1,595,000	£42,011,680	£0	0 / 0
2024	£954,664	£1,629,188	£1,629,188	£40,696,519	£40,696,519	0 / 0
2023	£839,386	£1,718,161	£1,718,161	£37,522,655	£37,522,655	0 / 0
2022	£820,632	£1,880,194	£1,880,194	£38,726,171	£38,726,171	0 / 0
2021	£683,085	£2,358,023	£2,358,023	£42,066,300	£0	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Robert Luff Foundation Limited

What does Robert Luff Foundation Limited do?

Distribution of funds to other charitable institutions, with particular reference to medical research

How much income did Robert Luff Foundation Limited report in 2025?

Robert Luff Foundation Limited reported total income of £823k and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Robert Luff Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

Robert Luff Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 1977 as charity number 273810. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Robert Luff Foundation Limited?

Robert Luff Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Robert Luff Foundation Limited operate?

Robert Luff Foundation Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Robert Luff Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Robert Luff Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273810.