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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 Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — The Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Charitable Trust (organisation 276923)
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — The Elizabeth Clark Charitable Trust (organisation 265206)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £95,527,000 | £144,407,000 | £143,599,000 | £466,297,000 | £0 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £61,248,000 | £82,114,000 | £81,349,000 | £520,255,000 | £0 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £89,696,000 | £156,362,000 | £155,488,000 | £536,221,000 | £0 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £142,718,000 | £82,130,000 | £81,132,000 | £604,395,000 | £0 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £60,441,000 | £61,651,000 | £60,860,000 | £517,051,000 | £517,051,000 | 9 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
What does The Gatsby Charitable Foundation do?
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How much income did The Gatsby Charitable Foundation report in 2025?
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation reported total income of £95.53m and reported expenditure of £144.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gatsby Charitable Foundation?
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 150.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Gatsby Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 1967 as charity number 251988. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The Gatsby Charitable Foundation?
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gatsby Charitable Foundation operate?
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation operates across 8 areas, including Cameroon, Israel, Kenya and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Gatsby Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Gatsby Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251988.
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5 WILTON ROAD
LONDON
SW1V 1AP
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