The Desmond Foundation
Also known as: Reclaim Our Streets Appeal, Richard Desmond Charitable Trust, The Rd Crusaders Foundation
Relief of poverty and sickness (particularly among children)
Activities & Mission
Relief of poverty and sickness (particularly among children)
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £60,241 | £462,630 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £75,440 | £847,410 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £2,646,269 | £543,097 | £543,097 | £2,148,535 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £987,531 | £1,063,704 | £1,063,704 | £45,363 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £12,374 | £1,017,400 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Desmond Foundation
What does The Desmond Foundation do?
Relief of poverty and sickness (particularly among children)
How much income did The Desmond Foundation report in 2024?
The Desmond Foundation reported total income of £60k and reported expenditure of £463k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Desmond Foundation?
The Desmond Foundation has a program ratio of 20.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Desmond Foundation registered as a charity?
The Desmond Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1992 as charity number 1014352. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Desmond Foundation?
The Desmond Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD CLIVE DESMOND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Desmond Foundation operate?
The Desmond Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Desmond Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Desmond Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014352.
Details
NUMBER 10 LOWER THAMES STREET
LONDON
EC3R 6EN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Reclaim Our Streets Appeal
- Richard Desmond Charitable Trust
- The Rd Crusaders Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated