Activities & Mission
Grants to institutions
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Charitable activities 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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,585,301 | £5,097,409 | £4,962,903 | £13,702,262 | £581,605 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £383,420 | £2,566,960 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £6,523,231 | £2,073,729 | £1,941,862 | £16,990,012 | £946,823 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,016,422 | £1,243,251 | £1,115,606 | £13,315,300 | £976,175 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £609,076 | £2,940,430 | £2,808,796 | £13,172,679 | £0 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Barbour Foundation
What does The Barbour Foundation do?
Grants to institutions
How much income did The Barbour Foundation report in 2025?
The Barbour Foundation reported total income of £2.59m and reported expenditure of £5.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Barbour Foundation?
The Barbour Foundation has a program ratio of 192.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Barbour Foundation registered as a charity?
The Barbour Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1989 as charity number 328081. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Barbour Foundation?
The Barbour Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAME MARGARET BARBOUR DBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Barbour Foundation operate?
The Barbour Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Durham, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Barbour Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Barbour Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328081.
Details
Simonside
SOUTH SHIELDS
Tyne And Wear
NE34 9PD
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Also Known As
- The Barbour Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated