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Sumerian Foundation

Also known as: Sf

Sumerian Foundation supports start up and growing social purpose organisations to tackle social inequality in the UK, and also focuses on social purposes organisations providing healthcare services to people on low incomes in East Africa.

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Activities & Mission

Sumerian Foundation supports start up and growing social purpose organisations to tackle social inequality in the UK, and also focuses on social purposes organisations providing healthcare services to people on low incomes in East Africa.

Grants

Sumerian Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£98,031
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£757,933
Latest Expenditure
£433,267

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £653,618
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £104,315
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £433,267
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,600
Grants to Institutions £98,031
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
£757,933
£433,267£433,267£1,439,418£60,9620 / 0
2024
£416,830
£354,8530 / 0
2023
£360,460
£276,7610 / 0
2022
£328,856
£256,9040 / 0
2021
£339,378
£190,9190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sumerian Foundation

What does Sumerian Foundation do?

Sumerian Foundation supports start up and growing social purpose organisations to tackle social inequality in the UK, and also focuses on social purposes organisations providing healthcare services to people on low incomes in East Africa.

How much income did Sumerian Foundation report in 2025?

Sumerian Foundation reported total income of £758k and reported expenditure of £433k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sumerian Foundation registered as a charity?

Sumerian Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2016 as charity number 1169532. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Sumerian Foundation?

Sumerian 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 Sumerian Foundation operate?

Sumerian Foundation operates across 2 areas: Kenya and England And Wales.

Is Sumerian Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Sumerian Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169532.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 October 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5084757
Charity Number
1169532

Trustees

CLARE WOODCRAFT
Dr CHRIS WEST
Also governs 1 other charity
Isabelle Irani
RUPESH CHATWANI

Also Known As

  • Sf

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