The Gordon Foundation
The Foundation is established to educate or contribute to the education of boys and girls having particular regard to those with a specific boarding or educational need with a view to fitting them for further education or for earning their livelihood.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation is established to educate or contribute to the education of boys and girls having particular regard to those with a specific boarding or educational need with a view to fitting them for further education or for earning their livelihood.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 372). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £21,827,449 | £21,249,247 | £20,657,976 | £15,904,087 | £14,470,805 | 287 / 0 |
| 2024 | £19,319,910 | £19,242,958 | £18,794,157 | £15,224,871 | £13,602,694 | 271 / 0 |
| 2023 | £18,194,658 | £18,368,231 | £17,882,620 | £14,595,568 | £13,186,883 | 257 / 0 |
| 2022 | £16,307,953 | £16,542,244 | £16,105,582 | £14,361,987 | £13,586,116 | 287 / 0 |
| 2021 | £14,121,911 | £15,743,295 | £15,484,924 | £13,280,979 | £13,916,598 | 246 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Gordon Foundation
What does The Gordon Foundation do?
The Foundation is established to educate or contribute to the education of boys and girls having particular regard to those with a specific boarding or educational need with a view to fitting them for further education or for earning their livelihood.
How much income did The Gordon Foundation report in 2025?
The Gordon Foundation reported total income of £21.83m and reported expenditure of £21.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gordon Foundation?
The Gordon Foundation has a program ratio of 94.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 372 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Gordon Foundation registered as a charity?
The Gordon Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1963 as charity number 312092. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Gordon Foundation?
The Gordon Foundation is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lieutenant General Richard John Cripwell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gordon Foundation operate?
The Gordon Foundation operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Gordon Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Gordon Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312092.
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