The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation
Also known as: The Focus Kensington and Chelsea Foundation, Focus K&c
1. We build awareness amongst local residents of local needs;2. We inform local donors about local charities addressing these needs;3. We raise funds to support local charities, monitor grants given and provide feedback to donors;4. We seek to enhance donations given through matching initiatives;5. We bring local donors together to share knowledge and experience of local giving.
Activities & Mission
1. We build awareness amongst local residents of local needs;2. We inform local donors about local charities addressing these needs;3. We raise funds to support local charities, monitor grants given and provide feedback to donors;4. We seek to enhance donations given through matching initiatives;5. We bring local donors together to share knowledge and experience of local giving.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,073,818 | £1,459,869 | £1,426,105 | £1,176,180 | £179,029 | 5 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,665,835 | £1,889,677 | £1,851,002 | £562,231 | £133,251 | 5 / 2 |
| 2023 | £2,065,077 | £2,173,652 | £2,161,621 | £786,073 | £70,199 | 5 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,971,458 | £2,064,957 | £2,017,004 | £894,648 | £117,261 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,879,976 | £2,536,336 | £2,523,860 | £988,147 | £176,657 | 5 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation
What does The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation do?
1. We build awareness amongst local residents of local needs;2. We inform local donors about local charities addressing these needs;3. We raise funds to support local charities, monitor grants given and provide feedback to donors;4. We seek to enhance donations given through matching initiatives;5. We bring local donors together to share knowledge and experience of local giving.
How much income did The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation report in 2025?
The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation?
The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation has a program ratio of 68.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation registered as a charity?
The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2008 as charity number 1125940. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation?
The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation operate?
The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Kensington And Chelsea Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125940.
Details
Ladbroke Grove
LONDON
W11 1QT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Focus Kensington and Chelsea Foundation
- Focus K&c
- The Focus Kensington and Chelsea Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated