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The Cadogan Charity

Also known as: Earl Cadogan's Charity, The Cadogan's Charity

The general objects of the charity are to make such subscriptions to charitable organisations and bodies and such other applications for charitable purposes as the trustees, using their absolute discretion, may decide upon.The charity makes a large number of individual donations to registered charities with particular reference to those based, or operating, in London or Scotland.

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Activities & Mission

The general objects of the charity are to make such subscriptions to charitable organisations and bodies and such other applications for charitable purposes as the trustees, using their absolute discretion, may decide upon.The charity makes a large number of individual donations to registered charities with particular reference to those based, or operating, in London or Scotland.

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
£2,146,512
Latest Expenditure
£1,532,498

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £200
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,146,312
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,523,760
Raising Funds £8,738
Governance £60,760
Grants to Institutions £1,463,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,146,512
£1,532,498£1,523,760£58,931,033£925,9920 / 0
2024
£1,729,452
£1,892,947£1,884,368£57,289,597£303,2400 / 0
2023
£3,677,982
£3,282,948£3,274,345£55,177,139£459,2650 / 0
2022
£2,093,387
£2,782,019£2,757,403£52,345,614£54,5190 / 0
2021
£2,591,696
£2,519,703£2,492,881£54,880,614£718,5350 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cadogan Charity

What does The Cadogan Charity do?

The general objects of the charity are to make such subscriptions to charitable organisations and bodies and such other applications for charitable purposes as the trustees, using their absolute discretion, may decide upon.The charity makes a large number of individual donations to registered charities with particular reference to those based, or operating, in London or Scotland.

How much income did The Cadogan Charity report in 2025?

The Cadogan Charity reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cadogan Charity registered as a charity?

The Cadogan Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 1966 as charity number 247773. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Cadogan Charity?

The Cadogan Charity is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is VISCOUNT CHELSEA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cadogan Charity operate?

The Cadogan Charity operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Cadogan Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Cadogan Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 247773.

Details

Address
10 Duke of York Square
London
SW3 4LY
Registration Date
7 June 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
247773
Charity Number
247773

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Trustees

VISCOUNT CHELSEA Chair
LADY ANNA-KARINA THOMSON
The Hon. William Cadogan
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Earl Cadogan's Charity
  • The Cadogan's Charity

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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