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The Lord Forte Foundation

The object of the charity is to encourage excellence within the fields of hospitality, encompassing the hotel, catering, travel and tourism industries within the UK and overseas.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the charity is to encourage excellence within the fields of hospitality, encompassing the hotel, catering, travel and tourism industries within the UK and overseas.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2026)
£98,297
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£83,737
Latest Expenditure
£98,297

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 117.4%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£83,737
£98,2970 / 0
2025
£79,799
£66,7240 / 0
2024
£82,000
£87,7320 / 0
2023
£81,774
£117,6380 / 0
2022
£76,473
£89,7920 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Lord Forte Foundation

What does The Lord Forte Foundation do?

The object of the charity is to encourage excellence within the fields of hospitality, encompassing the hotel, catering, travel and tourism industries within the UK and overseas.

How much income did The Lord Forte Foundation report in 2026?

The Lord Forte Foundation reported total income of £84k and reported expenditure of £98k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lord Forte Foundation registered as a charity?

The Lord Forte Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1987 as charity number 298100. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs The Lord Forte Foundation?

The Lord Forte Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR ROCCO FORTE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lord Forte Foundation operate?

The Lord Forte Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Lord Forte Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Lord Forte Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298100.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 November 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
298100
Charity Number
298100

Trustees

SIR ROCCO FORTE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANDREW MCKENZIE
Lydia Irene Bianca Forte
Also governs 2 other charities
MR NICK SCADE MBE
THE HON OLGA MARIE LOUISE ANNA POLIZZI DI SORRENTINO CBE
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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