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The Macfarlane Family Foundation

The Foundation seeks to support charities whose services in turn support disadvantaged groups or communities, alleviate poverty, advance education, promote good citizenship or community development.Applications are by invitation only, and priority is given to charitable services delivered in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation seeks to support charities whose services in turn support disadvantaged groups or communities, alleviate poverty, advance education, promote good citizenship or community development.Applications are by invitation only, and priority is given to charitable services delivered in the UK.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£459,432
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
disability, the prevention or relief of poverty 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£385,637
Latest Expenditure
£459,432

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 119.1%
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
£385,637
£459,4320 / 0
2024
£471,579
£284,6090 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Macfarlane Family Foundation

What does The Macfarlane Family Foundation do?

The Foundation seeks to support charities whose services in turn support disadvantaged groups or communities, alleviate poverty, advance education, promote good citizenship or community development.Applications are by invitation only, and priority is given to charitable services delivered in the UK.

How much income did The Macfarlane Family Foundation report in 2025?

The Macfarlane Family Foundation reported total income of £386k and reported expenditure of £459k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Macfarlane Family Foundation registered as a charity?

The Macfarlane Family Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2023 as charity number 1202171. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Macfarlane Family Foundation?

The Macfarlane Family Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Macfarlane Family Foundation operate?

The Macfarlane Family Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Macfarlane Family Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Macfarlane Family Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202171.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 March 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5201862
Charity Number
1202171

Trustees

Ian Coombs-Goodfellow
Philip Stubbings
Stuart Clive MacFarlane

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