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the astor foundation

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. The Astor Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The primary object of the Foundation is medical research in its widest sense with preference given to assistance with launching/initial stages of new projects and filling in shortfalls. Also supported are children & youth groups, disabled, countryside, arts, sport, carers groups and animal welfare. Grants are generally between £500 and £2500, to UK registered charities, not available for salaries.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£135,766
Latest Expenditure
£115,226

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 84.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 84.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£135,766£115,2260 / 0
2023£117,780£134,6200 / 0
2022£119,882£135,9640 / 0
2021£109,421£133,9320 / 0
2020£123,498£133,2570 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
230 Merton Road
LONDON
SW18 5JQ
Registration Date
2 April 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
225708
Charity Number
225708

Trustees

ROBERT ASTOR
CHARLES ASTOR
THE HON TANIA ASTOR
Professor Sir John Cunningham
Dr Matthew Llewelyn Gibbins
Thomas Michael Peter Catchpole