The Mcbain Family Foundation
The trustees make grants to relieve poverty or to promote education anywhere in the world.
Activities & Mission
The trustees make grants to relieve poverty or to promote education anywhere in the world.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £829,686 | £249,882 | £244,670 | £2,016,663 | £2,016,663 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £137,941 | £45,434 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,203,978 | £481,064 | £481,064 | £1,140,915 | £1,140,915 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £539,701 | £1,426,884 | £1,426,884 | £301,858 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £812,918 | £52,090 | £47,791 | £1,156,211 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Mcbain Family Foundation
What does The Mcbain Family Foundation do?
The trustees make grants to relieve poverty or to promote education anywhere in the world.
How much income did The Mcbain Family Foundation report in 2025?
The Mcbain Family Foundation reported total income of £830k and reported expenditure of £250k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Mcbain Family Foundation?
The Mcbain Family Foundation has a program ratio of 29.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Mcbain Family Foundation registered as a charity?
The Mcbain Family Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2018 as charity number 1178329. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Mcbain Family Foundation?
The Mcbain Family Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALASTAIR MCBAIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mcbain Family Foundation operate?
The Mcbain Family Foundation operates across 16 areas, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Mcbain Family Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Mcbain Family Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178329.
Details
Thomas Eggar House
Friary Lane
CHICHESTER
PO19 1UF
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