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The Haberdashers' Foundation

Also known as: The Haberdashers' Donations Trust

Grants for charitable purposes at the discretion of the trustee, the current focus being on education and the current aim being to support a small number of educational projects in England and Wales.

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Activities & Mission

Grants for charitable purposes at the discretion of the trustee, the current focus being on education and the current aim being to support a small number of educational projects in England and Wales.

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
£454,011
Latest Expenditure
£1,815,028

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £395,839
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £955,217
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £989,432
Raising Funds £0
Governance £39,465
Grants to Institutions £793,340
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
£454,011
£1,815,0280 / 0
2024
£276,031
£1,028,5890 / 0
2023
£1,151,011
£989,432£989,432£39,472,020£1,342,71014 / 0
2022
£1,163,961
£1,211,469£1,198,867£38,462,807£180,8142 / 0
2021
£1,122,829
£856,510£856,510£41,519,337£757,8820 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Haberdashers' Foundation

What does The Haberdashers' Foundation do?

Grants for charitable purposes at the discretion of the trustee, the current focus being on education and the current aim being to support a small number of educational projects in England and Wales.

How much income did The Haberdashers' Foundation report in 2025?

The Haberdashers' Foundation reported total income of £454k and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Haberdashers' Foundation registered as a charity?

The Haberdashers' Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1978 as charity number 275067. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs The Haberdashers' Foundation?

The Haberdashers' 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 Haberdashers' Foundation operate?

The Haberdashers' Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Haberdashers' Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Haberdashers' Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275067.

Details

Address
THE CLERK
HABERDASHERS HALL
18 WEST SMITHFIELD
LONDON
EC1A 9HQ
Registration Date
6 March 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
275067
Charity Number
275067

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Trustees

THE HABERDASHERS COMPANY

Also Known As

  • The Haberdashers' Donations Trust

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