Shell Foundation
Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.
Activities & Mission
Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £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 | £29,307,733 | £32,637,638 | £31,940,245 | £536,182,450 | £12,674,519 | 36 / 0 |
| 2023 | £23,024,310 | £30,159,070 | £29,393,129 | £505,944,199 | £7,071,830 | 37 / 0 |
| 2022 | £26,515,629 | £24,554,472 | £24,089,572 | £494,444,327 | £8,037,472 | 26 / 0 |
| 2021 | £18,698,801 | £21,396,765 | £20,994,577 | £499,489,385 | £6,144,162 | 25 / 0 |
| 2020 | £24,291,362 | £34,456,292 | £34,058,892 | £459,668,479 | £11,958,356 | 25 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shell Foundation
What does Shell Foundation do?
Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.
How much income did Shell Foundation report in 2024?
Shell Foundation reported total income of £29.31m and reported expenditure of £32.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shell Foundation?
Shell Foundation has a program ratio of 109.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shell Foundation registered as a charity?
Shell Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2000 as charity number 1080999. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Shell Foundation?
Shell Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shell Foundation operate?
Shell Foundation operates across 16 areas, including Brazil, China, Colombia and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Shell Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Shell Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080999.
Details
The Embassy Tea House
195-205 Union Street
London
SE1 0LN
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