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The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation

Also known as: H & J Banks Foundation

The charity is a grant making charity focused on preventing and relieving poverty, advancing amateur sports and games, the development of talent and the arts, citizenship and community development, culture and heritage, in County Durham and the North of England (the Region). The charity may make grants to charitable institutions and causes identified by the Founders within or outside the Region

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Activities & Mission

The charity is a grant making charity focused on preventing and relieving poverty, advancing amateur sports and games, the development of talent and the arts, citizenship and community development, culture and heritage, in County Durham and the North of England (the Region). The charity may make grants to charitable institutions and causes identified by the Founders within or outside the Region

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,437,305
Latest Expenditure
£343,932

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,234,490
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £202,815
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £281,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £281,000
Other Expenditure £62,932

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
£9,437,305
£343,932£281,000£9,470,601£9,470,6010 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation

What does The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation do?

The charity is a grant making charity focused on preventing and relieving poverty, advancing amateur sports and games, the development of talent and the arts, citizenship and community development, culture and heritage, in County Durham and the North of England (the Region). The charity may make grants to charitable institutions and causes identified by the Founders within or outside the Region

How much income did The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation report in 2025?

The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation reported total income of £9.44m and reported expenditure of £344k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation registered as a charity?

The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2025 as charity number 1212225. It has been registered for 1 year.

Who runs The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation?

The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Harry James Banks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation operate?

The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Harry And Janice Banks Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1212225.

Details

Address
Inkerman House
St Johns Road
Meadowfield
Durham
County Durham
DH7 8XL
Registration Date
20 February 2025
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5252235
Charity Number
1212225

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Trustees

Harry James Banks Chair
Christopher John Gill
Helen Frances Keating
Janice Ann Banks
Lucy Elizabeth Hinds

Also Known As

  • H & J Banks Foundation

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