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The Helvellyn Foundation

The Helvellyn Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation that is funded by the Holmes family. It provides grants to organisations that contribute to its vision of a world where nature is thriving and everyone cares for it. It was founded in March 2020 by Bill Holmes and his two daughters Lauren and Becky.

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Activities & Mission

The Helvellyn Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation that is funded by the Holmes family. It provides grants to organisations that contribute to its vision of a world where nature is thriving and everyone cares for it. It was founded in March 2020 by Bill Holmes and his two daughters Lauren and Becky.

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
£750,000
Latest Expenditure
£907,890

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% 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 £750,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £907,890
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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.

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
£750,000
£907,890£907,890£207,797£00 / 0
2024
£1,062,500
£824,140£824,140£365,687£00 / 0
2023
£562,500
£560,154£560,154£127,327£127,3270 / 0
2022
£437,500
£358,0280 / 0
2021
£187,500
£141,9910 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Helvellyn Foundation

What does The Helvellyn Foundation do?

The Helvellyn Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation that is funded by the Holmes family. It provides grants to organisations that contribute to its vision of a world where nature is thriving and everyone cares for it. It was founded in March 2020 by Bill Holmes and his two daughters Lauren and Becky.

How much income did The Helvellyn Foundation report in 2025?

The Helvellyn Foundation reported total income of £750k and reported expenditure of £908k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Helvellyn Foundation registered as a charity?

The Helvellyn Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 2020 as charity number 1190948. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Helvellyn Foundation?

The Helvellyn Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Helvellyn Foundation operate?

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

Is The Helvellyn Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Helvellyn Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190948.

Details

Address
THE HELVELLYN FOUNDATION
PO BOX 501
WILMSLOW
SK9 0JY
Registration Date
19 August 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5166275
Charity Number
1190948

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Trustees

Lauren Rosie Gupta
Rebecca Holmes
William Stanley Holmes

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30 July 2026
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