The Baring Foundation
To improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination. We aim to achieve this through making grants to strengthen voluntary sector organisations which serve them directly or indirectly and by the added value we bring to this.
Activities & Mission
To improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination. We aim to achieve this through making grants to strengthen voluntary sector organisations which serve them directly or indirectly and by the added value we bring to this.
Grants
The Baring Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,483,434
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 366). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,208,304 | £3,877,044 | £3,483,742 | £113,017,095 | £49,634,566 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,696,394 | £9,396,336 | £8,959,638 | £107,942,697 | £105,351,971 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,049,342 | £5,447,015 | £4,979,447 | £105,097,740 | £99,025,514 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,457,856 | £4,529,885 | £4,072,797 | £99,025,514 | £99,025,514 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,281,789 | £5,177,631 | £4,623,858 | £124,779,514 | £124,719,514 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Baring Foundation
What does The Baring Foundation do?
To improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination. We aim to achieve this through making grants to strengthen voluntary sector organisations which serve them directly or indirectly and by the added value we bring to this.
How much income did The Baring Foundation report in 2025?
The Baring Foundation reported total income of £2.21m and reported expenditure of £3.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Baring Foundation?
The Baring Foundation has a program ratio of 157.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 366 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Baring Foundation registered as a charity?
The Baring Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1969 as charity number 258583. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The Baring Foundation?
The Baring Foundation is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Baring Foundation operate?
The Baring Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Baring Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Baring Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258583.
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Other notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated