The Lindsell Foundation
The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £150,278 | £119,314 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £152,702 | £82,681 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £143,911 | £74,984 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £114,450 | £56,872 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £1,250,000 | £103,530 | £85,000 | £1,146,470 | £1,146,470 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Lindsell Foundation
What does The Lindsell Foundation do?
The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.
How much income did The Lindsell Foundation report in 2025?
The Lindsell Foundation reported total income of £150k and reported expenditure of £119k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Lindsell Foundation?
The Lindsell Foundation has a program ratio of 6.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Lindsell Foundation registered as a charity?
The Lindsell Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2019 as charity number 1186253. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Lindsell Foundation?
The Lindsell Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Lindsell Foundation operate?
The Lindsell Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Lindsell Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Lindsell Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186253.
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