The Elmley Foundation

Also known as: Elmley Foundation

Grantmaking to the arts in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and related cultural development

Activities & Mission

Grantmaking to the arts in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and related cultural development

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

Herefordshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£433,448

Latest Expenditure

£619,071

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £200,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £303,017

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £386,227

Raising Funds £41,582

Governance £3,608

Grants to Institutions £287,984

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£433,448	£619,071				0 / 0
2024	£503,017	£427,809	£386,227	£5,068,397	£5,068,397	2 / 0
2023	£358,534	£416,533				0 / 0
2022	£396,098	£390,357				0 / 0
2021	£247,044	£273,220				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Elmley Foundation

What does The Elmley Foundation do?

Grantmaking to the arts in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and related cultural development

How much income did The Elmley Foundation report in 2025?

The Elmley Foundation reported total income of £433k and reported expenditure of £619k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Elmley Foundation?

The Elmley Foundation has a program ratio of 76.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Elmley Foundation registered as a charity?

The Elmley Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 1991 as charity number 1004043. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Elmley Foundation?

The Elmley Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DIANA SUSAN JOHNSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Elmley Foundation operate?

The Elmley Foundation operates across 2 areas: Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Is The Elmley Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Elmley Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004043.