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The Harlequins Foundation

Our vision is a world where the power of sport is used to drive positive change. Our focus is on inspirational, sustainable and transformative solutions that tackle inequality, poor health and the challenges facing the most vulnerable in society using education, skills development and entrepreneurship.

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is a world where the power of sport is used to drive positive change. Our focus is on inspirational, sustainable and transformative solutions that tackle inequality, poor health and the challenges facing the most vulnerable in society using education, skills development and entrepreneurship.

Grants

The Harlequins Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£853,377
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, disability and recreation

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£860,480
Latest Expenditure
£853,377

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £110,073
Charitable Activities £750,407
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £853,377
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,500
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£860,480
£853,377£853,377£287,165£287,16519 / 57
2024
£791,944
£821,882£821,882£280,062£280,06220 / 40
2023
£885,020
£925,650£925,650£310,000£310,00024 / 20
2022
£786,029
£855,801£846,385£350,630£350,63022 / 5
2021
£563,291
£625,764£408,112£420,402£330,14616 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Harlequins Foundation

What does The Harlequins Foundation do?

Our vision is a world where the power of sport is used to drive positive change. Our focus is on inspirational, sustainable and transformative solutions that tackle inequality, poor health and the challenges facing the most vulnerable in society using education, skills development and entrepreneurship.

How much income did The Harlequins Foundation report in 2025?

The Harlequins Foundation reported total income of £860k and reported expenditure of £853k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Harlequins Foundation registered as a charity?

The Harlequins Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 May 2015 as charity number 1161838. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Harlequins Foundation?

The Harlequins Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DOMINIC PETER COLES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Harlequins Foundation operate?

The Harlequins Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Croydon, Hounslow, Kingston Upon Thames and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Harlequins Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Harlequins Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161838.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 May 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5055374
Charity Number
1161838

Trustees

DOMINIC PETER COLES Chair
Chloe Jasmine Shields
Kelly Veronica Dooley
KEVIN CAHILL
Laurie Edgar Dalrymple
Myles Marmion
SANDRA POPE
Verity Nicholas

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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