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The Coverdale Foundation

We support a limited number of beneficiaries through long-term relationships. We regret that we are unable to consider or acknowledge new requests for funding.

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Activities & Mission

We support a limited number of beneficiaries through long-term relationships. We regret that we are unable to consider or acknowledge new requests for funding.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£883,356
Latest Expenditure
£477,715

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £855,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £28,356
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £476,793
Raising Funds £922
Governance £2,342
Grants to Institutions £448,028
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£883,356
£477,715£476,793£3,092,723£523,8580 / 0
2024
£922,032
£308,270£308,270£2,624,077£1,221,1420 / 0
2023
£950,000
£147,108£147,108£1,971,884£437,2260 / 3
2022
£249,645
£56,0050 / 0
2021
£249,000
£125,1340 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Coverdale Foundation

What does The Coverdale Foundation do?

We support a limited number of beneficiaries through long-term relationships. We regret that we are unable to consider or acknowledge new requests for funding.

How much income did The Coverdale Foundation report in 2025?

The Coverdale Foundation reported total income of £883k and reported expenditure of £478k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Coverdale Foundation registered as a charity?

The Coverdale Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2013 as charity number 1154598. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Coverdale Foundation?

The Coverdale Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr PHILIP THORNLEY MBCHB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Coverdale Foundation operate?

The Coverdale Foundation operates in South Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Coverdale Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Coverdale Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154598.

Details

Address
COVERDALE HOUSE
LITTLE SODBURY END
CHIPPING SODBURY
BRISTOL
BS37 6QE
Registration Date
15 November 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039314
Charity Number
1154598

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Trustees

Dr PHILIP THORNLEY MBCHB Chair
GILLIAN THORNLEY
REBECCA Gamston

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