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The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund)

Also known as: Charifund

The Fund has three aims:1) To provide an annual yield above that available from the FTSE All-Share Index,2) To provide an income stream that increases every year and3) To provide a level of capital growth, net of the on-going charge figure, that is higher than inflation over any ten-year period, as measure by the UK Retail Price index (RPI)

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Activities & Mission

The Fund has three aims:1) To provide an annual yield above that available from the FTSE All-Share Index,2) To provide an income stream that increases every year and3) To provide a level of capital growth, net of the on-going charge figure, that is higher than inflation over any ten-year period, as measure by the UK Retail Price index (RPI)

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
£48,010,000
Latest Expenditure
£51,697,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £48,010,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £47,923,000
Raising Funds £3,774,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£48,010,000
£51,697,000£47,923,000£736,525,000£6,309,0000 / 0
2023
£49,141,000
£53,611,000£49,209,000£752,942,000£6,873,0000 / 0
2022
£52,465,000
£53,584,000£48,943,000£813,295,000£7,925,0000 / 0
2021
£48,369,000
£53,022,000£47,970,000£925,314,000£5,279,0000 / 0
2020
£43,770,000
£51,061,000£0£775,483,000£5,910,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund)

What does The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) do?

The Fund has three aims:1) To provide an annual yield above that available from the FTSE All-Share Index,2) To provide an income stream that increases every year and3) To provide a level of capital growth, net of the on-going charge figure, that is higher than inflation over any ten-year period, as measure by the UK Retail Price index (RPI)

How much income did The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) report in 2024?

The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) reported total income of £48.01m and reported expenditure of £51.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) registered as a charity?

The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 1969 as charity number 249958. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund)?

The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) operate?

The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) a registered charity?

Yes — The Equities Investment Fund For Charities (charifund) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249958.

Details

Address
M&G SECURITIES LIMITED
10 Fenchurch Avenue
LONDON
EC3M 5AG
Registration Date
2 January 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249958
Charity Number
249958

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Trustees

CHARITIES INVESTMENT MANAGERS LIMITED
M&G Securities Limited
NATWEST TRUSTEE AND DEPOSITARY SERVICES

Also Known As

  • Charifund

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