The J Van Mars Foundation
General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications
Activities & Mission
General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications
Grants
The J Van Mars Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £4,689,200
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Jj Van Mars (organisation 5038843)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,418,070 | £4,707,947 | £4,707,947 | £4,245,301 | £59,663 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,944,557 | £5,591,701 | £5,591,701 | £1,106,305 | £24,540 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £377,532 | £615,536 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £1,575,523 | £2,135,451 | £2,135,451 | £838,186 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The J Van Mars Foundation
What does The J Van Mars Foundation do?
General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications
How much income did The J Van Mars Foundation report in 2025?
The J Van Mars Foundation reported total income of £4.42m and reported expenditure of £4.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The J Van Mars Foundation registered as a charity?
The J Van Mars Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2009 as charity number 1131389. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The J Van Mars Foundation?
The J Van Mars 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 J Van Mars Foundation operate?
The J Van Mars Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The J Van Mars Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The J Van Mars Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131389.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated