Activities & Mission
Grant-making charity
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 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £273,384 | £159,517 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £3,621,141 | £175,912 | £126,635 | £3,703,764 | £3,703,764 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £0 | £1,165 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Lemford Foundation
What does The Lemford Foundation do?
Grant-making charity
How much income did The Lemford Foundation report in 2025?
The Lemford Foundation reported total income of £273k and reported expenditure of £160k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Lemford Foundation?
The Lemford Foundation has a program ratio of 3.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Lemford Foundation registered as a charity?
The Lemford Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 2022 as charity number 1200034. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs The Lemford Foundation?
The Lemford Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Neil Thomas Coles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Lemford Foundation operate?
The Lemford Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Lemford Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Lemford Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200034.
Details
Tower House
Tower Centre
HODDESDON
Hertfordshire
EN11 8UR
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