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The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation

The CWGF is a charitable foundation highlighting the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). We engage young people from communities around the UK interested in the story of our common sacrifice and shared history.By supporting the CWGF, people will enable us to fund education and activities which will capture the public imagination, and highlight the work the CWGC does.

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Activities & Mission

The CWGF is a charitable foundation highlighting the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). We engage young people from communities around the UK interested in the story of our common sacrifice and shared history.By supporting the CWGF, people will enable us to fund education and activities which will capture the public imagination, and highlight the work the CWGC does.

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
£1,067,538
Latest Expenditure
£828,424

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 40.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 60.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £873,461
Charitable Activities £99,947
Other Trading £79,574
Investments £14,556
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £338,326
Raising Funds £490,098
Governance £7,076
Grants to Institutions £331,250
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
£1,067,538
£828,424£338,326£314,570£314,5704 / 2
2024
£616,123
£594,440£233,051£75,456£75,4563 / 3
2023
£404,692
£802,1120 / 0
2022
£415,645
£376,3720 / 227
2021
£566,849
£250,668£138,498£413,484£101,7633 / 227

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation

What does The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation do?

The CWGF is a charitable foundation highlighting the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). We engage young people from communities around the UK interested in the story of our common sacrifice and shared history.By supporting the CWGF, people will enable us to fund education and activities which will capture the public imagination, and highlight the work the CWGC does.

How much income did The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation report in 2025?

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £828k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation?

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation has a program ratio of 31.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation registered as a charity?

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 2017 as charity number 1171947. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation?

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation operate?

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171947.

Details

Address
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
2 Marlow Road
MAIDENHEAD
SL6 7DX
Registration Date
8 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5090423
Charity Number
1171947

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Trustees

BRIG ALASTAIR ANDREW BERNARD REIBEY BRUCE OF CRIONAICH
Captain Jagjeet Singh-Sohal
Christopher Walsh
DAME JUDITH MAYHEW JONAS DBE
Gerald Anthony Allison
Julian Ascott Evans
Sir Adrian Alastair Montague
The Rt Hon Kevan Jones

Sectors & Classifications

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