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The Ampersand Foundation

The main activity to further the Foundation's purpose is the making of grants.

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Activities & Mission

The main activity to further the Foundation's purpose is the making of grants.

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
£724,477
Latest Expenditure
£734,127

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £682,786
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £41,691
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £724,460
Raising Funds £9,667
Governance £5,463
Grants to Institutions £478,803
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — The Ampersand Foundation (organisation 5021534)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£724,477
£734,127£724,460£10,297,787£709,5212 / 0
2024
£725,789
£1,038,716£995,254£10,074,309£10,074,3092 / 0
2023
£5,510,904
£430,286£402,056£9,322,945£9,322,9452 / 0
2022
£598,981
£571,065£564,368£4,938,352£4,938,3522 / 0
2021
£431,706
£455,8980 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ampersand Foundation

What does The Ampersand Foundation do?

The main activity to further the Foundation's purpose is the making of grants.

How much income did The Ampersand Foundation report in 2025?

The Ampersand Foundation reported total income of £724k and reported expenditure of £734k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ampersand Foundation registered as a charity?

The Ampersand Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2016 as charity number 1167018. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Ampersand Foundation?

The Ampersand Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN ALEXANDER KIRKLAND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ampersand Foundation operate?

The Ampersand Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ampersand Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Ampersand Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167018.

Details

Address
Waltons Business Advisers Ltd
Maritime House
Harbour Walk
HARTLEPOOL
Cleveland
TS24 0UX
Registration Date
10 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5080813
Charity Number
1167018

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Trustees

JOHN ALEXANDER KIRKLAND Chair
ALASTAIR DAVID SOOKE
Samuel David Zebedee Thorne
SIMON LEO CONWAY
THIAGO ARRUDA DE CARVALHO
Victoria May Siddall

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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