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The Lata Foundation

The LATA Foundation is dedicated to promoting responsible business practices in the tourism industry as well as sustainable development, conservation and poverty relief in Latin America by funding, supporting and developing charitable projects throughout the region.

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Activities & Mission

The LATA Foundation is dedicated to promoting responsible business practices in the tourism industry as well as sustainable development, conservation and poverty relief in Latin America by funding, supporting and developing charitable projects throughout the region.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£48,919
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, 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.

Show all 26 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£77,444
Latest Expenditure
£48,919

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 63.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£77,444
£48,9190 / 12
2024
£62,960
£29,8230 / 10
2023
£54,894
£40,3160 / 10
2022
£35,426
£40,8760 / 10
2021
£42,266
£67,3550 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about The Lata Foundation

What does The Lata Foundation do?

The LATA Foundation is dedicated to promoting responsible business practices in the tourism industry as well as sustainable development, conservation and poverty relief in Latin America by funding, supporting and developing charitable projects throughout the region.

How much income did The Lata Foundation report in 2025?

The Lata Foundation reported total income of £77k and reported expenditure of £49k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lata Foundation registered as a charity?

The Lata Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2008 as charity number 1123580. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Lata Foundation?

The Lata Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Megan Parkinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lata Foundation operate?

The Lata Foundation operates across 26 areas, including Antarctica, Argentina, Belize and 23 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Lata Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Lata Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123580.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 April 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034666
Charity Number
1123580

Trustees

Megan Parkinson Chair
Carmel Hendry
Colin John Stewart
Dean Smith
Judith Berry
Kate Ann McWilliams
Lyn Hughes
Nicola Gude

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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