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The Donald Gordon Second Foundation

Medical and technological research, education, relief of poverty, promotion and support of the arts and other charitable causes

Activities & Mission

Medical and technological research, education, relief of poverty, promotion and support of the arts and other charitable causes

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,227,056
Latest Expenditure
£2,097,069

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £488,196
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,738,860
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,097,069
Raising Funds £0
Governance £489,028
Grants to Institutions £1,608,041
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,227,056
£2,097,069£2,097,069£99,905,486£99,905,4860 / 0
2024
£3,526,352
£1,225,728£1,225,728£94,367,026£94,367,0260 / 0
2023
£94,910,200
£13,675£13,675£91,782,160£91,782,0600 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Donald Gordon Second Foundation

What does The Donald Gordon Second Foundation do?

Medical and technological research, education, relief of poverty, promotion and support of the arts and other charitable causes

How much income did The Donald Gordon Second Foundation report in 2025?

The Donald Gordon Second Foundation reported total income of £3.23m and reported expenditure of £2.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Donald Gordon Second Foundation registered as a charity?

The Donald Gordon Second Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2008 as charity number 1122865. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Donald Gordon Second Foundation?

The Donald Gordon Second Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Donald Gordon Second Foundation operate?

The Donald Gordon Second Foundation operates in South Africa, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Donald Gordon Second Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Donald Gordon Second Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122865.

Details

Address
Stonehage Fleming
6 St James's Square
London
SW1Y 4JU
Registration Date
19 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035725
Charity Number
1122865

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Trustees

ANTON STERNBERG
Also governs 3 other charities
Graeme Gordon
Also governs 1 other charity
HYLTON IRA APPELBAUM
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Abraham Abel
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas James Appelbaum
Also governs 1 other charity
Susan Hode Tager
Also governs 1 other charity
Terra Nova Trustees (Pty) Limited
Wendy Appelbaum
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Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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