The Costa Foundation
Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas.
Activities & Mission
Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas.
Grants
The Costa Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,460,559
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,089,540 | £1,725,475 | £1,488,526 | £1,848,342 | £1,848,342 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,912,360 | £1,808,395 | £1,620,578 | £1,484,277 | £1,476,726 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,589,574 | £1,668,672 | £1,664,836 | £1,094,488 | £1,094,488 | 1 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,287,715 | £1,166,923 | £1,163,162 | £1,173,586 | £1,173,586 | 0 / 5 |
| 2021 | £1,967,922 | £1,802,610 | £1,798,461 | £1,052,794 | £1,051,309 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Costa Foundation
What does The Costa Foundation do?
Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas.
How much income did The Costa Foundation report in 2025?
The Costa Foundation reported total income of £2.09m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Costa Foundation registered as a charity?
The Costa Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2012 as charity number 1147400. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Costa Foundation?
The Costa Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT GEOFFREY JAMES SWYER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Costa Foundation operate?
The Costa Foundation operates across 10 areas, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Costa Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Costa Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147400.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated