The Foyle Foundation
WE ARE A GRANTMAKING TRUST. DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW WE SUPPORTED CHARITIES ACROSS THE UK WHOSE DOMINANT PURPOSE WAS TO BENEFIT ARTS, LEARNING AND A SMALL GRANTS SCHEME. STATE SCHOOLS WERE ALSO SUPPORTED.
Activities & Mission
WE ARE A GRANTMAKING TRUST. DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW WE SUPPORTED CHARITIES ACROSS THE UK WHOSE DOMINANT PURPOSE WAS TO BENEFIT ARTS, LEARNING AND A SMALL GRANTS SCHEME. STATE SCHOOLS WERE ALSO SUPPORTED.
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,185,609 | £20,476,412 | £20,385,858 | £7,215,784 | £7,215,784 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,352,439 | £21,175,261 | £20,886,741 | £26,398,687 | £26,398,687 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,336,532 | £11,711,128 | £11,216,000 | £44,951,149 | £44,951,149 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,545,626 | £9,112,367 | £8,646,675 | £59,036,781 | £59,036,781 | 7 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,775,639 | £10,430,648 | £10,057,274 | £64,227,745 | £64,227,745 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Foyle Foundation
What does The Foyle Foundation do?
WE ARE A GRANTMAKING TRUST. DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW WE SUPPORTED CHARITIES ACROSS THE UK WHOSE DOMINANT PURPOSE WAS TO BENEFIT ARTS, LEARNING AND A SMALL GRANTS SCHEME. STATE SCHOOLS WERE ALSO SUPPORTED.
How much income did The Foyle Foundation report in 2024?
The Foyle Foundation reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £20.48m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Foyle Foundation?
The Foyle Foundation has a program ratio of 1719.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Foyle Foundation registered as a charity?
The Foyle Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2000 as charity number 1081766. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Foyle Foundation?
The Foyle Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL GORDON SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Foyle Foundation operate?
The Foyle Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Foyle Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Foyle Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081766.
Details
2 RUGBY STREET
LONDON
WC1N 3QU
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated