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The James Dyson Foundation

1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates.

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Activities & Mission

1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates.

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.

Show all 29 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,490,145
Latest Expenditure
£5,652,535

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.0%
% 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 £5,450,692
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £39,453
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,652,535
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£5,490,145
£5,652,535£5,652,535-£169,559£06 / 0
2023
£8,149,070
£8,167,241£8,167,241-£7,169£06 / 0
2022
£3,143,307
£1,757,923£1,757,923£11,002£11,0025 / 0
2021
£1,112,827
£2,674,938£2,674,938-£1,374,382£05 / 0
2020
£1,006,826
£993,653£993,653£187,729£05 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The James Dyson Foundation

What does The James Dyson Foundation do?

1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates.

How much income did The James Dyson Foundation report in 2024?

The James Dyson Foundation reported total income of £5.49m and reported expenditure of £5.65m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The James Dyson Foundation registered as a charity?

The James Dyson Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 2003 as charity number 1099709. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The James Dyson Foundation?

The James Dyson Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR JAMES DYSON CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The James Dyson Foundation operate?

The James Dyson Foundation operates across 29 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 26 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The James Dyson Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The James Dyson Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099709.

Details

Address
Dyson Ltd
Tetbury Hill
MALMESBURY
SN16 0RP
Registration Date
29 September 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999256
Charity Number
1099709

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Trustees

SIR JAMES DYSON CBE Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
LADY DEIRDRE JESSIE DYSON BA HONS
Valerie West
Weybourne Corporate Trustee Limited

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