The Horseferry Foundation
Activities include the advancement of education, and the protection and conservation of the environment for the benefit of children and young people. This is achieved through making grants to organisations, sponsoring and undertaking research. The charity operates in England, Wales and Switzerland.
Activities & Mission
Activities include the advancement of education, and the protection and conservation of the environment for the benefit of children and young people. This is achieved through making grants to organisations, sponsoring and undertaking research. The charity operates in England, Wales and Switzerland.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £486,840 | £170,319 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £340,866 | £712,167 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £719,956 | £59,482 | £32,541 | £3,078,145 | £0 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £859,270 | £140,697 | £128,926 | £722,913 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,000 | £660 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Horseferry Foundation
What does The Horseferry Foundation do?
Activities include the advancement of education, and the protection and conservation of the environment for the benefit of children and young people. This is achieved through making grants to organisations, sponsoring and undertaking research. The charity operates in England, Wales and Switzerland.
How much income did The Horseferry Foundation report in 2024?
The Horseferry Foundation reported total income of £487k and reported expenditure of £170k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Horseferry Foundation?
The Horseferry Foundation has a program ratio of 4.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Horseferry Foundation registered as a charity?
The Horseferry Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2020 as charity number 1189723. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Horseferry Foundation?
The Horseferry 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 Horseferry Foundation operate?
The Horseferry Foundation operates across 2 areas: Switzerland and England And Wales.
Is The Horseferry Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Horseferry Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189723.
Details
20 OLD BAILEY
LONDON
EC4M 7AN
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