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The Citizenship Foundation

Also known as: Citizenship Foundation, Young Citizens

The Citizenship Foundation is an independent education and participation charity that encourages and enables individuals to engage in democratic society. We want a fair, inclusive and cohesive society. We want a democracy in which people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take part in and drive change as effective citizens, both as individuals and communities.

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Activities & Mission

The Citizenship Foundation is an independent education and participation charity that encourages and enables individuals to engage in democratic society. We want a fair, inclusive and cohesive society. We want a democracy in which people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take part in and drive change as effective citizens, both as individuals and communities.

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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
£715,172
Latest Expenditure
£747,664

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £330,192
Charitable Activities £381,252
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,728
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £694,920
Raising Funds £52,744
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£715,172
£747,664£694,920£328,359£287,38713 / 1500
2024
£865,909
£1,023,633£959,696£360,851£275,89223 / 950
2023
£825,317
£936,968£899,052£518,575£457,37320 / 1200
2022
£817,953
£878,239£852,820£630,226£562,98819 / 800
2021
£845,409
£808,754£783,383£690,512£602,57415 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Citizenship Foundation

What does The Citizenship Foundation do?

The Citizenship Foundation is an independent education and participation charity that encourages and enables individuals to engage in democratic society. We want a fair, inclusive and cohesive society. We want a democracy in which people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take part in and drive change as effective citizens, both as individuals and communities.

How much income did The Citizenship Foundation report in 2025?

The Citizenship Foundation reported total income of £715k and reported expenditure of £748k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Citizenship Foundation registered as a charity?

The Citizenship Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 1989 as charity number 801360. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs The Citizenship Foundation?

The Citizenship Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rebecca Kate Earnshaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Citizenship Foundation operate?

The Citizenship Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Citizenship Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Citizenship Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801360.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 April 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
801360
Charity Number
801360

Trustees

Rebecca Kate Earnshaw Chair
Alison Kennell
Emily Joan Cheffins
Mitchell Steven Smith
Niall Joseph Hunt
Olivier Jean-Michel Schlenkhoff-Hus
Orla Margaret McKeon-Carter
Thrisa Haldar

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Citizenship Foundation
  • Young Citizens

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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