The Kirby Laing Foundation
This is a grant-making trust offering financial support to other UK registered charities for a wide range of charitable purposes throughout the UK & overseas. Capital or project funding is favoured over revenue funding.
Activities & Mission
This is a grant-making trust offering financial support to other UK registered charities for a wide range of charitable purposes throughout the UK & overseas. Capital or project funding is favoured over revenue funding.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Charitable activities 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,961,554 | £23,874,192 | £23,750,640 | £44,518,068 | £44,518,068 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,220,047 | £2,983,241 | £2,867,392 | £65,139,233 | £65,139,233 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,293,555 | £3,190,691 | £3,073,876 | £66,688,672 | £66,688,672 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,099,751 | £4,415,424 | £4,286,736 | £66,426,886 | £66,426,886 | 3 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,085,516 | £4,593,480 | £4,473,602 | £59,597,058 | £59,597,058 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Kirby Laing Foundation
What does The Kirby Laing Foundation do?
This is a grant-making trust offering financial support to other UK registered charities for a wide range of charitable purposes throughout the UK & overseas. Capital or project funding is favoured over revenue funding.
How much income did The Kirby Laing Foundation report in 2024?
The Kirby Laing Foundation reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £23.87m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Kirby Laing Foundation?
The Kirby Laing Foundation has a program ratio of 1210.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Kirby Laing Foundation registered as a charity?
The Kirby Laing Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 1972 as charity number 264299. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs The Kirby Laing Foundation?
The Kirby Laing Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev CHARLES EDWARD BURCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kirby Laing Foundation operate?
The Kirby Laing Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Kirby Laing Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Kirby Laing Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264299.
Details
MILL HILL
LONDON
NW7 2DX
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