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The Goodman Foundation

To help the poor, the enderly, the sick and/or those with disability and other charitable causes the Trustees determine are worthy.

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Activities & Mission

To help the poor, the enderly, the sick and/or those with disability and other charitable causes the Trustees determine are worthy.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£2,121,763
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief 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
£4,660,536
Latest Expenditure
£2,339,859

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,500,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,660,536
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,192,343
Raising Funds £147,516
Governance £61,846
Grants to Institutions £2,121,763
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 2026.

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
2026
£4,660,536
£2,339,859£2,192,343£144,694,118£23,548,3530 / 3
2025
£4,466,594
£3,334,725£3,041,788£126,169,487£14,523,7220 / 3
2024
£5,113,748
£2,272,623£2,147,403£118,963,678£16,817,9130 / 3
2023
£4,297,024
£2,306,277£2,269,107£100,781,089£8,135,3240 / 3
2022
£1,861,004
£4,873,313£3,341,339£84,743,550£1,597,7850 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Goodman Foundation

What does The Goodman Foundation do?

To help the poor, the enderly, the sick and/or those with disability and other charitable causes the Trustees determine are worthy.

How much income did The Goodman Foundation report in 2026?

The Goodman Foundation reported total income of £4.66m and reported expenditure of £2.34m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Goodman Foundation registered as a charity?

The Goodman Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 2003 as charity number 1097231. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Goodman Foundation?

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

Where does The Goodman Foundation operate?

The Goodman Foundation operates across 2 areas: Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Is The Goodman Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Goodman Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097231.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
28 April 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999496
Charity Number
1097231

Trustees

LAURENCE JOSEPH GOODMAN Chair
Bronagh Kirwan
John McLaughlin
Philip Morgan

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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