The John S Cohen Foundation
The foundation is particularly active in supporting the arts, higher education, conservation and the environment.
Activities & Mission
The foundation is particularly active in supporting the arts, higher education, conservation and the environment.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £649,774 | £681,910 | £429,374 | £13,620,580 | £13,620,580 | 1 / 0 |
| 2024 | £505,801 | £792,884 | £453,681 | £10,432,150 | £10,432,150 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £551,079 | £516,839 | £404,769 | £10,931,593 | £243,442 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £641,589 | £700,250 | £640,883 | £11,610,519 | £193,479 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £630,145 | £534,586 | £458,260 | £12,081,380 | £237,321 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The John S Cohen Foundation
What does The John S Cohen Foundation do?
The foundation is particularly active in supporting the arts, higher education, conservation and the environment.
How much income did The John S Cohen Foundation report in 2025?
The John S Cohen Foundation reported total income of £650k and reported expenditure of £682k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The John S Cohen Foundation?
The John S Cohen Foundation has a program ratio of 66.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The John S Cohen Foundation registered as a charity?
The John S Cohen Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 1965 as charity number 241598. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The John S Cohen Foundation?
The John S Cohen Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr IMOGEN CAROLINE COHEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The John S Cohen Foundation operate?
The John S Cohen Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The John S Cohen Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The John S Cohen Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 241598.
Details
John S Cohen Foundation
PO Box 21277
LONDON
W9 2YH
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