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

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.

Country

Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,047,876

Latest Expenditure

£688,334

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,047,876

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £561,518

Raising Funds £126,816

Governance £9,829

Grants to Institutions £429,550

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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Colt Foundation (organisation 277189)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,047,876	£688,334	£561,518	£36,470,636	£36,470,636	1 / 3
2023	£987,993	£1,195,597	£1,079,774	£33,440,304	£33,440,304	1 / 4
2022	£976,463	£901,233	£778,889	£30,858,115	£30,858,115	1 / 4
2021	£932,601	£695,929	£574,622	£36,284,882	£36,284,882	1 / 4
2020	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Colt Foundation

What does The Colt Foundation do?

How much income did The Colt Foundation report in 2024?

The Colt Foundation reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £688k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Colt Foundation?

The Colt Foundation has a program ratio of 53.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.