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The Abstract Foundation

N.B. We are not currently accepting unsolicited requests for funding. The Abstract Foundation makes grants to organisations and individuals, with a particular focus on projects which support young people and help them to improve their opportunities and quality of life.

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Activities & Mission

N.B. We are not currently accepting unsolicited requests for funding. The Abstract Foundation makes grants to organisations and individuals, with a particular focus on projects which support young people and help them to improve their opportunities and quality of life.

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£164,236
Latest Expenditure
£213,911

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,327,500
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,027
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,017,189
Raising Funds £3,391
Governance £4,200
Grants to Institutions £1,000,000
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
£164,236
£213,9110 / 0
2024
£329,870
£520,3710 / 0
2023
£1,329,527
£1,020,580£1,017,189£308,947£21,4470 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Abstract Foundation

What does The Abstract Foundation do?

N.B. We are not currently accepting unsolicited requests for funding. The Abstract Foundation makes grants to organisations and individuals, with a particular focus on projects which support young people and help them to improve their opportunities and quality of life.

How much income did The Abstract Foundation report in 2025?

The Abstract Foundation reported total income of £164k and reported expenditure of £214k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Abstract Foundation registered as a charity?

The Abstract Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 October 2021 as charity number 1196234. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Abstract Foundation?

The Abstract Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Lewis Glatman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Abstract Foundation operate?

The Abstract Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Abstract Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Abstract Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196234.

Details

Address
10 Rose & Crown Yard
LONDON
SW1Y 6RE
Registration Date
21 October 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5181842
Charity Number
1196234

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Trustees

Mark Lewis Glatman Chair
JOHANNA LOUISE ROPNER
Also governs 2 other charities
Stephanie Miles

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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