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The Bamford Charitable Foundation

Pays grants within the trustees discretion to or for the benefit of such exclusively charitable objects and purposes, within a radius of 40 miles of Rocester, England or in any other part of the UK and the rest of the world as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit.

Activities & Mission

Pays grants within the trustees discretion to or for the benefit of such exclusively charitable objects and purposes, within a radius of 40 miles of Rocester, England or in any other part of the UK and the rest of the world as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit.

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
£5,655
Latest Expenditure
£466,970

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,500,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,239
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,249,347
Raising Funds £14,119
Governance £9,477
Grants to Institutions £1,239,870
Other Expenditure £170

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£15,733
£2,320,2410 / 0
2023
£3,513,239
£1,263,636£1,249,347£2,530,262£00 / 0
2022
£17,406
£1,477,5930 / 0
2021
£27,272
£446,7080 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bamford Charitable Foundation

What does The Bamford Charitable Foundation do?

Pays grants within the trustees discretion to or for the benefit of such exclusively charitable objects and purposes, within a radius of 40 miles of Rocester, England or in any other part of the UK and the rest of the world as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit.

How much income did The Bamford Charitable Foundation report in 2024?

The Bamford Charitable Foundation reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £2.32m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bamford Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

The Bamford Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 1980 as charity number 279848. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Bamford Charitable Foundation?

The Bamford Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is LORD ANTHONY PAUL BAMFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bamford Charitable Foundation operate?

The Bamford Charitable Foundation operates across 2 areas: Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Is The Bamford Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Bamford Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279848.

Details

Address
J C BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LTD
LAKESIDE WORKS
DENSTONE ROAD
ROCESTER
UTTOXETER
ST14 5JP
Registration Date
30 May 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
279848
Charity Number
279848

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Trustees

LADY CAROLE GRAY BAMFORD
Also governs 2 other charities

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