The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited
Also known as: The London Marathon Limited, London Marathon Trust, London Marathon Foundation, The London Marathon
London Marathon Foundation, the operating name of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, aims to inspire physical activity. It does so by awarding grants to help make available facilities and opportunities and by direct delivery to help the least active children, young people and adults from underserved communities get active.
Activities & Mission
London Marathon Foundation, the operating name of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, aims to inspire physical activity. It does so by awarding grants to help make available facilities and opportunities and by direct delivery to help the least active children, young people and adults from underserved communities get active.
Grants
The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £9,873,728
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- disability, amateur sport, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and recreation
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £69,734,211 | £64,188,096 | £11,036,025 | £26,250,865 | £26,238,870 | 183 / 0 |
| 2024 | £62,715,273 | £57,810,948 | £8,124,248 | £15,733,839 | £15,733,839 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £50,117,685 | £50,849,609 | £8,506,373 | £11,976,046 | £15,384,931 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £42,882,408 | £39,577,988 | £4,555,577 | £15,986,560 | £15,986,560 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £35,754,718 | £30,274,972 | £1,529,793 | £14,202,736 | £14,202,736 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited
What does The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited do?
London Marathon Foundation, the operating name of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, aims to inspire physical activity. It does so by awarding grants to help make available facilities and opportunities and by direct delivery to help the least active children, young people and adults from underserved communities get active.
How much income did The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited report in 2025?
The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited reported total income of £69.73m and reported expenditure of £64.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited?
The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited has a program ratio of 15.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1982 as charity number 283813. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited?
The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited 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 London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited operate?
The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283813.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The London Marathon Limited
- London Marathon Trust
- London Marathon Foundation
- The London Marathon
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated