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

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Activities & Mission

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,030,232

Latest Expenditure

£815,015

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 49.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 62.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 39.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £482,706

Charitable Activities £95,554

Other Trading £109,812

Investments £339,890

Other Income £2,270

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £508,136

Raising Funds £306,879

Governance £12,628

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.

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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The John Burns Foundation

What does The John Burns Foundation do?

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 5 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.