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.
Country
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,227,056 | £2,097,069 | £2,097,069 | £99,905,486 | £99,905,486 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,526,352 | £1,225,728 | £1,225,728 | £94,367,026 | £94,367,026 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £94,910,200 | £13,675 | £13,675 | £91,782,160 | £91,782,060 | 0 / 0 |
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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.
How efficient is The Donald Gordon Second Foundation?
The Donald Gordon Second Foundation has a program ratio of 65.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
6 St James's Square
London
SW1Y 4JU
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- 14 May 2026
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