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The Ch Foundation (uk)

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Chf

The Foundation's objectives are the holding of income and property upon trust and to apply the income for the public benefit for exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation's objectives are the holding of income and property upon trust and to apply the income for the public benefit for exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.

Grants

The Ch Foundation (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£100,073,512
Who it helps
children and young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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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
£119,276,958
Latest Expenditure
£100,161,531

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £118,770,725
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £506,233
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £100,126,731
Raising Funds £0
Governance £39,187
Grants to Institutions £100,073,512
Other Expenditure £34,800

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£119,276,958
£100,161,531£100,126,731£59,783,777£59,783,7770 / 0
2024
£152,339,641
£140,060,437£139,596,091£40,348,512£40,348,5120 / 0
2023
£78,515,289
£69,726,842£69,726,842£24,455,044£24,455,0440 / 0
2022
£19,761,920
£21,286,949£21,286,949£14,072,392£14,072,3920 / 0
2021
£15,831,856
£11,330,147£11,330,147£15,377,501£15,377,5010 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ch Foundation (uk)

What does The Ch Foundation (uk) do?

The Foundation's objectives are the holding of income and property upon trust and to apply the income for the public benefit for exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.

How much income did The Ch Foundation (uk) report in 2025?

The Ch Foundation (uk) reported total income of £119.28m and reported expenditure of £100.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ch Foundation (uk) registered as a charity?

The Ch Foundation (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2014 as charity number 1156222. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Ch Foundation (uk)?

The Ch Foundation (uk) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ch Foundation (uk) operate?

The Ch Foundation (uk) operates across 5 areas, including India, Jamaica, Rwanda and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Ch Foundation (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — The Ch Foundation (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156222.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
17 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042767
Charity Number
1156222

Trustees

Dr Marko Lehtimaki
Also governs 1 other charity
MATTHEW JOHN KING
Also governs 2 other charities
SIR Christopher Hohn

Also Known As

  • Chf

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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