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The Fyrish Foundation

To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time, where such purposes are pursued in accordance with Christian teaching.

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Activities & Mission

To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time, where such purposes are pursued in accordance with Christian teaching.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£3,220,920
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general 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
£1,243,635
Latest Expenditure
£3,469,232

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 279.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,243,635
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,469,232
Raising Funds £0
Governance £21,690
Grants to Institutions £3,220,920
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,243,635
£3,469,232£3,469,232£63,375,794£63,375,7940 / 0
2024
£1,992,313
£1,563,751£1,563,751£61,731,777£61,731,7770 / 0
2023
£4,547,968
£2,895,857£2,895,857£60,406,406£60,406,4060 / 0
2022
£7,002,931
£1,859,019£1,859,019£55,576,205£55,576,2050 / 0
2021
£737,600
£1,464,400£1,464,400£48,878,984£48,878,9840 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Fyrish Foundation

What does The Fyrish Foundation do?

To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time, where such purposes are pursued in accordance with Christian teaching.

How much income did The Fyrish Foundation report in 2025?

The Fyrish Foundation reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £3.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Fyrish Foundation registered as a charity?

The Fyrish Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2016 as charity number 1170583. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Fyrish Foundation?

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

Where does The Fyrish Foundation operate?

The Fyrish Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Fyrish Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Fyrish Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170583.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5089795
Charity Number
1170583

Trustees

MURDO MURCHISON Chair
DUNCAN MACLEAN
GARETH MAGEE
Professor Patricia McCulloch

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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