The John Burns Foundation
Also known as: Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation
Training socially isolated people and children in conservation,horticulture and woodland related countryside skills;Preventing people from social exclusion as a result of unemployment; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); disability; poor educational or skills attainment. Helping others via human animal interaction
Activities & Mission
Training socially isolated people and children in conservation,horticulture and woodland related countryside skills;Preventing people from social exclusion as a result of unemployment; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); disability; poor educational or skills attainment. Helping others via human animal interaction
Grants
The John Burns Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £815,015
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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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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 2017 — Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation (organisation 4033807)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,030,232 | £815,015 | £508,136 | £3,521,155 | £3,521,155 | 15 / 60 |
| 2024 | £2,396,922 | £781,630 | £574,773 | £3,305,938 | £1,690,646 | 14 / 264 |
| 2023 | £528,685 | £664,106 | £475,257 | £1,690,646 | £396,502 | 14 / 101 |
| 2022 | £468,819 | £456,354 | 0 / 96 | |||
| 2021 | £228,337 | £376,736 | 0 / 112 |
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Frequently asked questions about The John Burns Foundation
What does The John Burns Foundation do?
Training socially isolated people and children in conservation,horticulture and woodland related countryside skills;Preventing people from social exclusion as a result of unemployment; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); disability; poor educational or skills attainment. Helping others via human animal interaction
How much income did The John Burns Foundation report in 2025?
The John Burns Foundation reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £815k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The John Burns Foundation registered as a charity?
The John Burns Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2016 as charity number 1165392. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The John Burns Foundation?
The John Burns Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roger James Mathias. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The John Burns Foundation operate?
The John Burns Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The John Burns Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The John Burns Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165392.
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Also Known As
- Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated