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The Johnny Bute Foundation

Also known as: West Coast Foundation

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Grants

The Johnny Bute Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£772,652
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, 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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,502,598
Latest Expenditure
£1,055,626

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,502,598
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £995,648
Raising Funds £59,978
Governance £12,500
Grants to Institutions £772,652
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,502,598
£1,055,626£995,648£31,608,147£31,608,1470 / 0
2024
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Johnny Bute Foundation

How much income did The Johnny Bute Foundation report in 2025?

The Johnny Bute Foundation reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Johnny Bute Foundation registered as a charity?

The Johnny Bute Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2023 as charity number 1204476. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Johnny Bute Foundation?

The Johnny Bute Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Serena Solitaire Bute. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Johnny Bute Foundation operate?

The Johnny Bute Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Johnny Bute Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Johnny Bute Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204476.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 August 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5218963
Charity Number
1204476

Trustees

Serena Solitaire Bute Chair
Camilla Lowther OBE
Lola Affrica Crichton-Stuart OBE

Also Known As

  • West Coast Foundation

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2 November 2026
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