The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited
Also known as: Kathleen and Michael Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited, The Connolly Foundation
Grants to individuals made on recommendation by schools and colleges.Grants for capital projects in areas within the Charity's objectives.
Activities & Mission
Grants to individuals made on recommendation by schools and colleges.Grants for capital projects in areas within the Charity's objectives.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,990,240 | £9,179,237 | £2,591,656 | £109,613,112 | £35,186,479 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,275,120 | £3,381,935 | £2,410,288 | £101,834,874 | £101,834,874 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £15,676,462 | £11,889,092 | £3,031,284 | £97,114,418 | £34,651,775 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,769,091 | £6,986,197 | £1,711,262 | £96,038,116 | £95,545,616 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £15,017,849 | £10,024,922 | £2,251,104 | £88,752,729 | £66,369,296 | 10 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited
What does The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited do?
Grants to individuals made on recommendation by schools and colleges.Grants for capital projects in areas within the Charity's objectives.
How much income did The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited report in 2025?
The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited reported total income of £13.99m and reported expenditure of £9.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited?
The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited has a program ratio of 18.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited registered as a charity?
The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 2005 as charity number 1109135. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited?
The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited operate?
The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited operates across 6 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109135.
Details
LOWER SUNDON
LUTON
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU3 3NZ
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Also Known As
- Kathleen and Michael Connolly Foundation (uk) Limited
- The Connolly Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated