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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,551,840 | £3,552,249 | £3,272,781 | £5,544,337 | £545,583 | 76 / 6 |
| 2024 | £3,809,704 | £3,401,606 | £2,960,932 | £5,544,746 | £527,310 | 74 / 5 |
| 2023 | £2,799,705 | £2,896,497 | £2,675,355 | £5,136,648 | £103,530 | 71 / 8 |
| 2022 | £4,200,609 | £2,646,862 | £2,313,421 | £5,233,440 | £147,587 | 58 / 8 |
| 2021 | £2,333,034 | £2,350,212 | £2,176,585 | £3,679,693 | £258,236 | 65 / 6 |
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 2025?
The Amber Foundation reported total income of £3.55m and reported expenditure of £3.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Amber Foundation?
The Amber Foundation has a program ratio of 92.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
ASHLEY COURT
CHAWLEIGH
CHULMLEIGH
EX18 7EX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated