The Mary Hare Foundation
The objects of The Mary Hare Foundation are the relief of persons suffering from deafness and the advancement of education amongst the deaf. In practice, the Foundation directs its support towards the deaf children attending the Mary Hare School, Mary Hare Primary School, the Burwood Centre in Newbury and those who benefit from Mary Hare's outreach work (reg. charity 1048386).
Activities & Mission
The objects of The Mary Hare Foundation are the relief of persons suffering from deafness and the advancement of education amongst the deaf. In practice, the Foundation directs its support towards the deaf children attending the Mary Hare School, Mary Hare Primary School, the Burwood Centre in Newbury and those who benefit from Mary Hare's outreach work (reg. charity 1048386).
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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 92% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £413,688 | £334,249 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2024 | £295,710 | £313,736 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £431,710 | £469,711 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2022 | £1,166,373 | £1,659,213 | £1,541,862 | £133,885 | £40,000 | 0 / 8 |
| 2021 | £1,350,101 | £2,126,457 | £2,005,569 | £626,725 | £148,612 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Mary Hare Foundation
What does The Mary Hare Foundation do?
The objects of The Mary Hare Foundation are the relief of persons suffering from deafness and the advancement of education amongst the deaf. In practice, the Foundation directs its support towards the deaf children attending the Mary Hare School, Mary Hare Primary School, the Burwood Centre in Newbury and those who benefit from Mary Hare's outreach work (reg. charity 1048386).
How much income did The Mary Hare Foundation report in 2025?
The Mary Hare Foundation reported total income of £414k and reported expenditure of £334k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Mary Hare Foundation?
The Mary Hare Foundation has a program ratio of 132.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Mary Hare Foundation registered as a charity?
The Mary Hare Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 1991 as charity number 1002680. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Mary Hare Foundation?
The Mary Hare Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Georgina Lilias Cheyne Woods. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mary Hare Foundation operate?
The Mary Hare Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Mary Hare Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Mary Hare Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002680.
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SNELSMORE COMMON
NEWBURY
BERKSHIRE
RG14 3BQ
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