The Deacon Foundation
The Deacon Foundation has been established specifically to provide an efficient mechanism to collect and account for funds raised by all elements of the Running on Empty project and to distribute those funds to the lowest level in the fight against Parkinsons Disease and particularly to address the stigma associated with it.
Activities & Mission
The Deacon Foundation has been established specifically to provide an efficient mechanism to collect and account for funds raised by all elements of the Running on Empty project and to distribute those funds to the lowest level in the fight against Parkinsons Disease and particularly to address the stigma associated with it.
Grants
The Deacon Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £18,987
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability
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.
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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 | £12,476 | £18,987 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £41,863 | £4,777 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Deacon Foundation
What does The Deacon Foundation do?
The Deacon Foundation has been established specifically to provide an efficient mechanism to collect and account for funds raised by all elements of the Running on Empty project and to distribute those funds to the lowest level in the fight against Parkinsons Disease and particularly to address the stigma associated with it.
How much income did The Deacon Foundation report in 2025?
The Deacon Foundation reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Deacon Foundation registered as a charity?
The Deacon Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2023 as charity number 1206038. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs The Deacon Foundation?
The Deacon Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Guy Hugh John Deacon CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Deacon Foundation operate?
The Deacon Foundation operates across 54 areas, including Algeria, Angola, Benin and 51 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Deacon Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Deacon Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206038.
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- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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