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The Colt Foundation

The Colt Foundation funds high quality research projects in the field of occupational and environmental health, particularly those aimed at discovering the cause of illnesses arising from conditions at the place of work. The Foundation also support students via PhD Fellowships at UK universities.

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Activities & Mission

The Colt Foundation funds high quality research projects in the field of occupational and environmental health, particularly those aimed at discovering the cause of illnesses arising from conditions at the place of work. The Foundation also support students via PhD Fellowships at UK universities.

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
£1,076,556
Latest Expenditure
£1,324,634

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,564
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,065,992
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,190,367
Raising Funds £134,267
Governance £10,032
Grants to Institutions £1,041,914
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
£1,076,556
£1,324,634£1,190,367£39,198,402£39,198,4021 / 1
2024
£1,047,876
£688,334£561,518£36,470,636£36,470,6361 / 3
2023
£987,993
£1,195,597£1,079,774£33,440,304£33,440,3041 / 4
2022
£976,463
£901,233£778,889£30,858,115£30,858,1151 / 4
2021
£932,601
£695,929£574,622£36,284,882£36,284,8821 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Colt Foundation

What does The Colt Foundation do?

The Colt Foundation funds high quality research projects in the field of occupational and environmental health, particularly those aimed at discovering the cause of illnesses arising from conditions at the place of work. The Foundation also support students via PhD Fellowships at UK universities.

How much income did The Colt Foundation report in 2025?

The Colt Foundation reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £1.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Colt Foundation registered as a charity?

The Colt Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2020 as charity number 1190167. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Colt Foundation?

The Colt Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR SIR ANTHONY JOHN NEWMAN TAYLOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Colt Foundation operate?

The Colt Foundation operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Colt Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Colt Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190167.

Details

Address
Unit E
The Old Bakery
Golden Square
PETWORTH
West Sussex
GU28 0AP
Registration Date
29 June 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5155669
Charity Number
1190167

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Trustees

PROFESSOR SIR ANTHONY JOHN NEWMAN TAYLOR Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Clare Mary Gilchrist
Dr Alex Jones
Dr Elaine Wainwright
PATRICIA LEBUS
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR DAVID NOEL MURRAY COGGON
Professor Ira Madan FRCP FFOM
Professor Paul Cullinan
Professor Rodger Duffin

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30 July 2026
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