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the donald gordon second foundation

The charity supports the general public. The Donald Gordon Second Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in South Africa.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Activities & Mission

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

Fundraising

See where The Donald Gordon Second Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,526,352
Latest Expenditure
£1,225,728

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 34.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,526,352
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,225,728
Raising Funds £0
Governance £182,838
Grants to Institutions £1,042,890
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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