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The Harbour Foundation

Also known as: The Harbour Foundation Limited

The principal activities of the company and the charity are those of providing relief of poverty, suffering and distress among refugees and other homeless people, the homeless, advancement of education, learning and research, and to make donations to any institution established for charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales.

Activities & Mission

The principal activities of the company and the charity are those of providing relief of poverty, suffering and distress among refugees and other homeless people, the homeless, advancement of education, learning and research, and to make donations to any institution established for charitable purposes according to the law of 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
£1,263,741
Latest Expenditure
£1,354,146

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 56.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 39.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £766,000
Raising Funds £536,179
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £766,000
Other Expenditure £51,967

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,263,741
£1,354,146£766,000£20,349,190£21,349,1900 / 0
2024
£1,191,867
£1,157,221£672,000£20,318,740£20,318,7400 / 0
2023
£1,076,495
£879,616£598,500£19,195,512£19,195,5120 / 0
2022
£1,132,765
£1,036,501£690,000£19,101,912£19,101,9120 / 0
2021
£74,464
£1,119,2940 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Harbour Foundation

What does The Harbour Foundation do?

The principal activities of the company and the charity are those of providing relief of poverty, suffering and distress among refugees and other homeless people, the homeless, advancement of education, learning and research, and to make donations to any institution established for charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales.

How much income did The Harbour Foundation report in 2025?

The Harbour Foundation reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Harbour Foundation registered as a charity?

The Harbour Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 1972 as charity number 264927. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs The Harbour Foundation?

The Harbour Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is EDMOND HARBOUR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Harbour Foundation operate?

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

Is The Harbour Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Harbour Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264927.

Details

Address
1 RED PLACE
LONDON
W1K 6PL
Registration Date
13 December 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
264927
Charity Number
264927

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Trustees

EDMOND HARBOUR Chair
Dr DANIEL HARBOUR
Gideon Harbour
HARRY RICH
Marc Haguenauer
SUSAN HARBOUR

Also Known As

  • The Harbour Foundation Limited

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