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The Elders Foundation

The Elders is an independent group of global leaders who offer their collective influence and experience to advance international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to relieving suffering, poverty, and distress. The Elders help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

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Activities & Mission

The Elders is an independent group of global leaders who offer their collective influence and experience to advance international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to relieving suffering, poverty, and distress. The Elders help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

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
£3,602,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,677,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,493,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £109,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,509,000
Raising Funds £168,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£3,602,000
£3,677,000£3,509,000£3,702,000£3,702,00021 / 0
2024
£3,606,000
£3,863,000£3,764,000£3,777,000£3,777,00020 / 0
2023
£3,489,000
£3,064,000£2,847,000£4,033,000£4,033,00021 / 0
2022
£3,302,000
£3,090,000£2,766,000£3,608,000£3,300,00019 / 0
2021
£3,025,000
£2,793,000£2,484,000£3,396,000£3,100,00018 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Elders Foundation

What does The Elders Foundation do?

The Elders is an independent group of global leaders who offer their collective influence and experience to advance international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to relieving suffering, poverty, and distress. The Elders help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

How much income did The Elders Foundation report in 2025?

The Elders Foundation reported total income of £3.60m and reported expenditure of £3.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Elders Foundation registered as a charity?

The Elders Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2009 as charity number 1132397. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Elders Foundation?

The Elders Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Elders Foundation operate?

The Elders Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Elders Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Elders Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132397.

Details

Address
3 Tilney Street
LONDON
London
Select County
Select County
W1K 1BJ
Registration Date
29 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045488
Charity Number
1132397

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Trustees

Dr Denis Mukwege
Ellen Eugenia Johnson-Sirleaf
Graca Machel
Gro Brundtland
Helen Clark
Hina Jilani
Juan Manuel Santos
President Ernest Zedillo
PRESIDENT MARY THERESE ROBINSON
Tsakhia Elbegdorj
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein

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30 July 2026
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