The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation
Also known as: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award International Foundation
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is the world's leading achievement award for young people, bringing together practical experiences and life skills to create committed global citizens.The mission of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation is to promote the International Award, provide young people with the award and preserve the quality of the award worldwide.
Activities & Mission
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is the world's leading achievement award for young people, bringing together practical experiences and life skills to create committed global citizens.The mission of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation is to promote the International Award, provide young people with the award and preserve the quality of the award worldwide.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £15,050,000 | £6,005,000 | £4,827,000 | £25,877,000 | £22,237,000 | 42 / 5 |
| 2024 | £8,855,000 | £5,356,000 | £4,218,000 | £16,888,000 | £2,075,000 | 37 / 2 |
| 2023 | £7,774,000 | £5,192,000 | £4,109,000 | £14,316,000 | £10,525,000 | 37 / 2 |
| 2022 | £6,037,000 | £4,459,000 | £3,662,000 | £13,378,000 | £13,378,000 | 44 / 2 |
| 2021 | £7,889,000 | £4,718,000 | £3,958,000 | £11,196,000 | £11,196,000 | 46 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation
What does The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation do?
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is the world's leading achievement award for young people, bringing together practical experiences and life skills to create committed global citizens.The mission of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation is to promote the International Award, provide young people with the award and preserve the quality of the award worldwide.
How much income did The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation report in 2025?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation reported total income of £15.05m and reported expenditure of £6.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation has a program ratio of 32.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation registered as a charity?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1998 as charity number 1072453. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is HRH THE EARL OF WESSEX. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation operate?
The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072453.
Details
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated