The February Foundation

The Foundation is an independent grant-making charity with broad-ranging charitable objectives.

Activities & Mission

The Foundation is an independent grant-making charity with broad-ranging charitable objectives.

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£34,342,893

Latest Expenditure

£30,834,560

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £29,848,846

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £4,494,047

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £30,682,096

Raising Funds £152,464

Governance £151,018

Grants to Institutions £30,531,078

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2014 — The C Charitable Trust (organisation 4031113)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£34,342,893	£30,834,560	£30,682,096	£64,055,628	£64,055,628	1 / 0
2024	£8,482,560	£4,425,396	£4,298,904	£68,832,146	£18,033,824	1 / 0
2023	£7,180,456	£4,362,651	£4,243,962	£75,934,614	£16,743,200	1 / 0
2022	£12,764,740	£27,409,523	£27,280,615	£70,846,875	£16,677,976	1 / 0
2021	£17,585,040	£11,910,390	£11,806,567	£117,513,216	£14,959,019	1 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The February Foundation

What does The February Foundation do?

The Foundation is an independent grant-making charity with broad-ranging charitable objectives.

How much income did The February Foundation report in 2025?

The February Foundation reported total income of £34.34m and reported expenditure of £30.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The February Foundation registered as a charity?

The February Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2006 as charity number 1113064. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The February Foundation?

The February Foundation 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 February Foundation operate?

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

Is The February Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The February Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113064.