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The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation

Also known as: The Selfridges Group Foundation

The Galen and Hilary Weston Foundation (previously The Selfridges Group Foundation) funds research and support that will transform the landscape of treatment and care for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases of ageing.

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Activities & Mission

The Galen and Hilary Weston Foundation (previously The Selfridges Group Foundation) funds research and support that will transform the landscape of treatment and care for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases of ageing.

Grants

The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,295,695
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

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
£1,064,947
Latest Expenditure
£1,392,077

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 130.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,036,502
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £28,445
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,392,077
Raising Funds £0
Governance £19,119
Grants to Institutions £1,295,695
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,064,947
£1,392,077£1,392,077£1,481,042£1,481,0420 / 0
2024
£1,078,926
£396,270£396,270£1,808,844£1,808,8440 / 0
2023
£1,021,799
£1,408,645£1,408,645£1,126,751£1,126,7510 / 0
2022
£1,028,172
£905,449£905,449£1,514,579£1,514,5790 / 0
2021
£1,124,508
£628,115£628,115£1,391,103£1,391,1030 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation

What does The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation do?

The Galen and Hilary Weston Foundation (previously The Selfridges Group Foundation) funds research and support that will transform the landscape of treatment and care for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases of ageing.

How much income did The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation report in 2025?

The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation registered as a charity?

The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 2016 as charity number 1167260. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation?

The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALANNAH ELIZABETH COCHRANE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation operate?

The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation operates across 2 areas: Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Galen And Hilary Weston Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167260.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
20 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5072941
Charity Number
1167260

Trustees

ALANNAH ELIZABETH COCHRANE Chair
Alexandria Josefina Forbes
ANTHONY DAVID EDWARDS
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Sarah Caddick
James Tugendhat
Also governs 1 other charity
John Edgar

Also Known As

  • The Selfridges Group Foundation
  • The Galen and Hilary Weston Foundation

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