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The Foundation Foundation

The Foundation Foundation seeks to enhance the public's understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of art. It does this by providing grants to art galleries and museums, and providing studio space to artists.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation Foundation seeks to enhance the public's understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of art. It does this by providing grants to art galleries and museums, and providing studio space to artists.

Grants

The Foundation Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2026)
£122,264
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£176,997
Latest Expenditure
£122,264

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 69.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£176,997
£122,2640 / 3
2025
£173,362
£169,8460 / 4
2024
£121,841
£187,9240 / 1
2023
£96,120
£92,9100 / 1
2022
£84,205
£147,4210 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Foundation Foundation

What does The Foundation Foundation do?

The Foundation Foundation seeks to enhance the public's understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of art. It does this by providing grants to art galleries and museums, and providing studio space to artists.

How much income did The Foundation Foundation report in 2026?

The Foundation Foundation reported total income of £177k and reported expenditure of £122k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Foundation Foundation registered as a charity?

The Foundation Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2018 as charity number 1180372. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Foundation Foundation?

The Foundation Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD EDWARD ION CALVOCORESSI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Foundation Foundation operate?

The Foundation Foundation operates across 2 areas: Camden and Norfolk.

Is The Foundation Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Foundation Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180372.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 October 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5086197
Charity Number
1180372

Trustees

RICHARD EDWARD ION CALVOCORESSI Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Heath
MARCO COMPAGNONI
Also governs 1 other charity
Sir ANTONY GORMLEY
VICKEN GORMLEY

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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