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The Kay Family Foundation

The Kay Family Foundation is a grant-making charity that support projects in Lancashire, to improve health and wellbeing, relieve hardship, strengthen local communities through arts and recreation and protect the natural environment and wildlife for the benefit of the public. We work with charities and community organisations to fund practical initiatives that deliver meaningful, long-term impact.

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Activities & Mission

The Kay Family Foundation is a grant-making charity that support projects in Lancashire, to improve health and wellbeing, relieve hardship, strengthen local communities through arts and recreation and protect the natural environment and wildlife for the benefit of the public. We work with charities and community organisations to fund practical initiatives that deliver meaningful, long-term impact.

Grants

The Kay Family Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£200,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,017,124
Latest Expenditure
£2,018,867

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,007,758
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,366
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,018,867
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,576
Grants to Institutions £200,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,017,124
£2,018,867£2,018,867£1,051,028£1,051,0280 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kay Family Foundation

What does The Kay Family Foundation do?

The Kay Family Foundation is a grant-making charity that support projects in Lancashire, to improve health and wellbeing, relieve hardship, strengthen local communities through arts and recreation and protect the natural environment and wildlife for the benefit of the public. We work with charities and community organisations to fund practical initiatives that deliver meaningful, long-term impact.

How much income did The Kay Family Foundation report in 2025?

The Kay Family Foundation reported total income of £3.02m and reported expenditure of £2.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Kay Family Foundation registered as a charity?

The Kay Family Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2025 as charity number 1212936. It has been registered for 1 year.

Who runs The Kay Family Foundation?

The Kay Family Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sharon Martin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kay Family Foundation operate?

The Kay Family Foundation operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Kay Family Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Kay Family Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1212936.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 April 2025
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5259948
Charity Number
1212936

Trustees

Sharon Martin Chair
Janet Chappell
Marjory Harrison
Sarah Kay
Stephen Chappell

Data & trust

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26 October 2026
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