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The Ideas Foundation

The advancement of education of young people in the creative arts and the promotion of creative industry for the public benefit

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education of young people in the creative arts and the promotion of creative industry for the public benefit

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
£356,556
Latest Expenditure
£372,854

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £151,055
Charitable Activities £507,113
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £628,330
Raising Funds £10,752
Governance £7,200
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
£356,556
£372,8540 / 100
2024
£292,767
£473,9310 / 100
2023
£658,168
£639,082£628,330£296,757£95,0003 / 100
2022
£991,962
£891,397£885,005£277,671£235,7073 / 100
2021
£677,328
£668,347£648,461£177,106£102,5173 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ideas Foundation

What does The Ideas Foundation do?

The advancement of education of young people in the creative arts and the promotion of creative industry for the public benefit

How much income did The Ideas Foundation report in 2025?

The Ideas Foundation reported total income of £357k and reported expenditure of £373k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ideas Foundation registered as a charity?

The Ideas Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2002 as charity number 1090451. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Ideas Foundation?

The Ideas Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ideas Foundation operate?

The Ideas Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ideas Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Ideas Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090451.

Details

Address
Mariner House
62 Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4QD
Registration Date
6 February 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3986447
Charity Number
1090451

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Trustees

Charles Mawer
Edward Michael Richard Smith
JENNY WILKINS
Also governs 1 other charity
Naomi Desalegene
Simeon Quarrie
Will Worsdell
Also governs 1 other charity

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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