The Alchemy Foundation
Also known as: The Starlight Foundation
We support causes in the fields of disability, social welfare, prisons and young carers, with a focus on making a lasting difference to young people.
Activities & Mission
We support causes in the fields of disability, social welfare, prisons and young carers, with a focus on making a lasting difference to young people.
Grants
The Alchemy Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £504,044
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 94% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,346,510 | £505,662 | £504,044 | £13,825,949 | £13,825,949 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £300,505 | £341,646 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,221,110 | £191,017 | £191,017 | £1,997,058 | £1,997,058 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £50,645 | £269,670 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £47,687 | £623,846 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Alchemy Foundation
What does The Alchemy Foundation do?
We support causes in the fields of disability, social welfare, prisons and young carers, with a focus on making a lasting difference to young people.
How much income did The Alchemy Foundation report in 2025?
The Alchemy Foundation reported total income of £12.35m and reported expenditure of £506k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Alchemy Foundation?
The Alchemy Foundation has a program ratio of 4.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Alchemy Foundation registered as a charity?
The Alchemy Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1985 as charity number 292500. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Alchemy Foundation?
The Alchemy Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR RICHARD STILGOE OBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Alchemy Foundation operate?
The Alchemy Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Alchemy Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Alchemy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292500.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Starlight Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated