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The Greggs Foundation

Also known as: Greggs Trust

The Greggs Foundation is a grant-making charity which aims to build stronger and healthier communities in the areas served by Greggs. We offer grant programmes which work to address three key challenges facing our local communities:Addressing issues of poverty and inequalityEnsuring food is at the heart of communitiesSupporting local community organisations to make a difference

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Activities & Mission

The Greggs Foundation is a grant-making charity which aims to build stronger and healthier communities in the areas served by Greggs. We offer grant programmes which work to address three key challenges facing our local communities:Addressing issues of poverty and inequalityEnsuring food is at the heart of communitiesSupporting local community organisations to make a difference

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
£6,431,731
Latest Expenditure
£6,072,035

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 71% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,048,921
Charitable Activities £601,128
Other Trading £0
Investments £781,682
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,063,767
Raising Funds £8,268
Governance £94,227
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£6,431,731
£6,072,035£6,063,767£29,555,321£91,30411 / 0
2023
£5,710,106
£5,209,192£5,196,791£26,839,143£95,17810 / 0
2022
£4,522,438
£4,122,730£4,100,641£24,551,091£217,7939 / 0
2021
£3,311,500
£4,024,597£4,010,017£29,023,854£122,8978 / 0
2020
£3,888,667
£3,630,773£3,160,412£23,370,714£247,9237 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Greggs Foundation

What does The Greggs Foundation do?

The Greggs Foundation is a grant-making charity which aims to build stronger and healthier communities in the areas served by Greggs. We offer grant programmes which work to address three key challenges facing our local communities:Addressing issues of poverty and inequalityEnsuring food is at the heart of communitiesSupporting local community organisations to make a difference

How much income did The Greggs Foundation report in 2024?

The Greggs Foundation reported total income of £6.43m and reported expenditure of £6.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Greggs Foundation?

The Greggs Foundation has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Greggs Foundation registered as a charity?

The Greggs Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 1987 as charity number 296590. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs The Greggs Foundation?

The Greggs Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Greggs Foundation operate?

The Greggs Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Greggs Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Greggs Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296590.

Details

Address
Greggs
Q9
Quorum Business Park
Benton Lane
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE12 8BU
Registration Date
16 April 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
296590
Charity Number
296590

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Trustees

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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Greggs Trust

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