The Cadbury Foundation
Also known as: The Cadbury Schweppes Foundation
The Cadbury Foundation was set up in 1935 and continues to invest in local communities throughout the UK and Ireland. Our focus lies in skills and employability, healthy lifestyles and the passions of our employees, supporting both local and national partners which are close to our operations.
Activities & Mission
The Cadbury Foundation was set up in 1935 and continues to invest in local communities throughout the UK and Ireland. Our focus lies in skills and employability, healthy lifestyles and the passions of our employees, supporting both local and national partners which are close to our operations.
Grants
The Cadbury Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £762,248
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
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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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.
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Country
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £656,018 | £762,248 | £761,518 | £147,875 | £147,875 | 0 / 343 |
| 2024 | £659,954 | £745,710 | £745,669 | £254,105 | £254,105 | 0 / 918 |
| 2023 | £657,215 | £844,050 | £844,004 | £339,861 | £265,576 | 0 / 229 |
| 2022 | £653,264 | £507,315 | £507,225 | £526,696 | £526,696 | 0 / 174 |
| 2021 | £649,449 | £533,632 | £533,571 | £380,747 | £306,522 | 0 / 81 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Cadbury Foundation
What does The Cadbury Foundation do?
The Cadbury Foundation was set up in 1935 and continues to invest in local communities throughout the UK and Ireland. Our focus lies in skills and employability, healthy lifestyles and the passions of our employees, supporting both local and national partners which are close to our operations.
How much income did The Cadbury Foundation report in 2025?
The Cadbury Foundation reported total income of £656k and reported expenditure of £762k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Cadbury Foundation registered as a charity?
The Cadbury Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 1995 as charity number 1050482. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The Cadbury Foundation?
The Cadbury Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cadbury Foundation operate?
The Cadbury Foundation operates across 7 areas, including Ireland, Birmingham City, City Of London and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Cadbury Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Cadbury Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050482.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- The Cadbury Schweppes Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated