The Henry Plumb Foundation

To advance education by providing grants to young people (18-35) to give the opportunities, in all parts of the world, to learn about land based industries. We provide support and a mentor to develop their entrepreneurial skills, capacitities and capabilities in the land based industries to include but not by way of limitation the skills of innovation, analysing risk and personal communication.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£521,814

Latest Expenditure

£58,113

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £509,882

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £11,932

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £58,113

Raising Funds £0

Governance £1,210

Grants to Institutions £5,000

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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2019 — The International Agricultural Training Programme (organisation 296000)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£521,814	£58,113	£58,113	£939,063	£939,063	0 / 0
2023	£89,881	£37,397				0 / 0
2022	£70,126	£46,154				0 / 0
2021	£62,452	£59,977				0 / 0
2020	£55,514	£44,609				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Henry Plumb Foundation

What does The Henry Plumb Foundation do?

How much income did The Henry Plumb Foundation report in 2024?

The Henry Plumb Foundation reported total income of £522k and reported expenditure of £58k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Henry Plumb Foundation registered as a charity?

The Henry Plumb Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2013 as charity number 1151449. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Henry Plumb Foundation?

The Henry Plumb Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN THORLEY OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Henry Plumb Foundation operate?

The Henry Plumb Foundation operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Henry Plumb Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Henry Plumb Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151449.