The British Nutrition Foundation
Also known as: B N F
The British Nutrition Foundation promotes the wellbeing of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of scientifically based knowledge and advice on the relationship between diet, physical activity and health.
Activities & Mission
The British Nutrition Foundation promotes the wellbeing of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of scientifically based knowledge and advice on the relationship between diet, physical activity and health.
Grants
The British Nutrition Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,722,741
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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 Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 195). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,777,284 | £1,722,741 | £1,578,101 | £1,576,318 | £1,569,998 | 19 / 28 |
| 2024 | £1,636,837 | £1,652,994 | £1,533,462 | £1,509,600 | £1,509,600 | 18 / 34 |
| 2023 | £1,533,026 | £1,615,638 | £1,502,073 | £1,477,056 | £1,477,056 | 20 / 24 |
| 2022 | £1,352,671 | £1,335,379 | £1,234,919 | £1,579,604 | £1,573,284 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,311,214 | £1,276,754 | £1,192,331 | £1,572,913 | £1,566,593 | 16 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Nutrition Foundation
What does The British Nutrition Foundation do?
The British Nutrition Foundation promotes the wellbeing of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of scientifically based knowledge and advice on the relationship between diet, physical activity and health.
How much income did The British Nutrition Foundation report in 2025?
The British Nutrition Foundation reported total income of £1.78m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Nutrition Foundation?
The British Nutrition Foundation has a program ratio of 88.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 195 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Nutrition Foundation registered as a charity?
The British Nutrition Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1967 as charity number 251681. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The British Nutrition Foundation?
The British Nutrition Foundation is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor John Cummings Mathers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Nutrition Foundation operate?
The British Nutrition Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The British Nutrition Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251681.
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Other notable Leisure charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Also Known As
- B N F
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated