The Martin James Foundation
Notable UK charityThe Martin James Foundation has been set up with one aim in mind, to make long-term improvements to the lives of children and their families globally. The work carried out by the Martin James Foundation, will lead to the development and promotion of best practice in family-based and trauma-informed care services.
Activities & Mission
The Martin James Foundation has been set up with one aim in mind, to make long-term improvements to the lives of children and their families globally. The work carried out by the Martin James Foundation, will lead to the development and promotion of best practice in family-based and trauma-informed care services.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% 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 | £87,823,000 | £84,757,000 | £84,688,000 | £12,974,000 | £486,000 | 989 / 0 |
| 2024 | £76,656,000 | £74,526,000 | £74,452,000 | £10,873,000 | £379,000 | 890 / 5 |
| 2023 | £68,461,687 | £66,705,916 | £61,826,842 | £8,803,537 | £149,431 | 764 / 0 |
| 2022 | £59,973,432 | £58,795,875 | £58,757,629 | £7,679,146 | £167,000 | 694 / 0 |
| 2021 | £57,576,551 | £55,421,372 | £55,391,164 | £6,175,904 | £211,315 | 752 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Martin James Foundation
What does The Martin James Foundation do?
The Martin James Foundation has been set up with one aim in mind, to make long-term improvements to the lives of children and their families globally. The work carried out by the Martin James Foundation, will lead to the development and promotion of best practice in family-based and trauma-informed care services.
How much income did The Martin James Foundation report in 2025?
The Martin James Foundation reported total income of £87.82m and reported expenditure of £84.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Martin James Foundation?
The Martin James Foundation has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Martin James Foundation registered as a charity?
The Martin James Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 2018 as charity number 1179016. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Martin James Foundation?
The Martin James Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carolyn Housman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Martin James Foundation operate?
The Martin James Foundation operates across 12 areas, including Australia, Cambodia, Canada and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Martin James Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Martin James Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179016.
Details
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106 High Street
Harborne
Birmingham
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