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Telles Foundation

The Charity's objects are restricted specfically to the advancement and promotion for the public benefit of education, particularly but not exclusively in Brazil and in areas of social and economic deprivation.

Activities & Mission

The Charity's objects are restricted specfically to the advancement and promotion for the public benefit of education, particularly but not exclusively in Brazil and in areas of social and economic deprivation.

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
£466,032
Latest Expenditure
£16,621,467

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £37,698,816
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £110,980
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,197,687
Raising Funds £0
Governance £90,822
Grants to Institutions £19,870,297
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£466,032
£16,621,4670 / 0
2023
£37,809,796
£20,197,687£20,197,687£22,544,822£22,544,8220 / 0
2022
£16,552,300
£1,380,915£1,380,915£5,127,852£5,127,8520 / 0
2020
£14,667,300
£14,199,127£14,199,127£13,399,533£13,399,5330 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Telles Foundation

What does Telles Foundation do?

The Charity's objects are restricted specfically to the advancement and promotion for the public benefit of education, particularly but not exclusively in Brazil and in areas of social and economic deprivation.

How much income did Telles Foundation report in 2024?

Telles Foundation reported total income of £466k and reported expenditure of £16.62m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Telles Foundation registered as a charity?

Telles Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2016 as charity number 1165054. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Telles Foundation?

Telles Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLAUDIO MONIZ BARRETTO GARCIA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Telles Foundation operate?

Telles Foundation operates across 2 areas: Brazil and United States.

Is Telles Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Telles Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165054.

Details

Address
Telles Foundation
Broadfield Law UK LLP
One Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BL
Registration Date
5 January 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5064900
Charity Number
1165054

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Trustees

CLAUDIO MONIZ BARRETTO GARCIA Chair
Christian Telles
Fabrizzia Telles
Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
MARCEL HERRMANN TELLES
MARINA ANGELA DE SA
Max Telles

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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