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The Amber Foundation

Also known as: Amber

Amber provides relief of young persons, particularly those who are unemployed and/or homeless, by providing opportunities and facilities for training and experience of all kinds to enable such persons to decide upon, qualify for or obtain a job, career or position.

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Activities & Mission

Amber provides relief of young persons, particularly those who are unemployed and/or homeless, by providing opportunities and facilities for training and experience of all kinds to enable such persons to decide upon, qualify for or obtain a job, career or position.

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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
£3,833,054
Latest Expenditure
£3,783,186

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,997,087
Charitable Activities £1,815,280
Other Trading £0
Investments £20,687
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,453,328
Raising Funds £329,858
Governance £19,518
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£3,833,054
£3,783,186£3,453,328£5,594,205£752,76584 / 9
2025
£3,551,840
£3,552,249£3,272,781£5,544,337£545,58376 / 6
2024
£3,809,704
£3,401,606£2,960,932£5,544,746£527,31074 / 5
2023
£2,799,705
£2,896,497£2,675,355£5,136,648£103,53071 / 8
2022
£4,200,609
£2,646,862£2,313,421£5,233,440£147,58758 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Amber Foundation

What does The Amber Foundation do?

Amber provides relief of young persons, particularly those who are unemployed and/or homeless, by providing opportunities and facilities for training and experience of all kinds to enable such persons to decide upon, qualify for or obtain a job, career or position.

How much income did The Amber Foundation report in 2026?

The Amber Foundation reported total income of £3.83m and reported expenditure of £3.78m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Amber Foundation registered as a charity?

The Amber Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 1995 as charity number 1051388. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Amber Foundation?

The Amber Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARTHOLOMEW SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Amber Foundation operate?

The Amber Foundation operates across 4 areas: Devon, Kent, Surrey and Wiltshire.

Is The Amber Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Amber Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051388.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 December 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051388
Charity Number
1051388

Trustees

BARTHOLOMEW SMITH Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Charles Patrick John Daniel
LUCY MORRIS
Also governs 1 other charity
PENELOPE MARY MARLAND
RICHARD JOHN OLDFIELD
Also governs 2 other charities
Stephen Charles Lyall
The Honorable Arthur Nicholas Winston Soames

Also Known As

  • Amber

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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