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The Freshfield Foundation

The provision of grant funding to other charities with particular emphasis on those involved in the general fields of sustainable development, climate change mitigation and overseas disaster relief.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of grant funding to other charities with particular emphasis on those involved in the general fields of sustainable development, climate change mitigation and overseas disaster relief.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2024)
£252,000
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£925,443
Latest Expenditure
£628,653

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £900,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £358,913
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £551,399
Raising Funds £77,254
Governance £42,252
Grants to Institutions £252,000
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£925,443
£628,653£551,399£34,629,807£1,066,2100 / 0
2023
£382,864
£575,9210 / 0
2023
£311,336
£1,085,4420 / 0
2022
£324,576
£284,3370 / 0
2021
£303,888
£2,483,8460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Freshfield Foundation

What does The Freshfield Foundation do?

The provision of grant funding to other charities with particular emphasis on those involved in the general fields of sustainable development, climate change mitigation and overseas disaster relief.

How much income did The Freshfield Foundation report in 2024?

The Freshfield Foundation reported total income of £925k and reported expenditure of £629k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Freshfield Foundation registered as a charity?

The Freshfield Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1991 as charity number 1003316. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Freshfield Foundation?

The Freshfield Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICK APPLETON MOORES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Freshfield Foundation operate?

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

Is The Freshfield Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Freshfield Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003316.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 June 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1003316
Charity Number
1003316

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Trustees

PATRICK APPLETON MOORES Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Burr Noland Carter
ELIZABETH JANE POTTER
PAUL CHARLES Kurthausen
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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