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The Material World Foundation Limited

Also known as: The Material World Charitable Foundation Limited

The charity's aim is to encourage the exploration of alternative and diverse forms of artistic expression and to support diverse established charities and people with special needs. It continues to seek opportunities to achieve its stated objective.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's aim is to encourage the exploration of alternative and diverse forms of artistic expression and to support diverse established charities and people with special needs. It continues to seek opportunities to achieve its stated objective.

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
£799,607
Latest Expenditure
£573,221

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £798,102
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,505
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £573,221
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,997
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£799,607
£573,221£573,221£963,603£963,6030 / 0
2023
£346,840
£385,8730 / 0
2022
£318,752
£471,8860 / 0
2021
£181,556
£374,1750 / 0
2020
£741,575
£1,172,844£1,097,197£1,122,056£1,122,0030 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Material World Foundation Limited

What does The Material World Foundation Limited do?

The charity's aim is to encourage the exploration of alternative and diverse forms of artistic expression and to support diverse established charities and people with special needs. It continues to seek opportunities to achieve its stated objective.

How much income did The Material World Foundation Limited report in 2024?

The Material World Foundation Limited reported total income of £800k and reported expenditure of £573k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Material World Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

The Material World Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 1974 as charity number 266746. It has been registered for 52 years.

Who runs The Material World Foundation Limited?

The Material World Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Material World Foundation Limited operate?

The Material World Foundation Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Material World Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Material World Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266746.

Details

Address
SHIPLEYS
10 ORANGE STREET
LONDON
WC2H 7DQ
Registration Date
15 January 1974
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266746
Charity Number
266746

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Trustees

DEBORAH OWEN
DHANI HARRISON
KENNETH ROBERTS
Also governs 1 other charity
LESLIE JOSEF BOSS
LINDA ARIAS
OLIVIA HARRISON
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Material World Charitable Foundation Limited

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