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The Michael Bishop Foundation

To assist such charitable institutions or charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.

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Activities & Mission

To assist such charitable institutions or charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.

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
£2,788,840
Latest Expenditure
£4,472,097

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 145.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,014,335
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £774,505
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,069,543
Raising Funds £402,554
Governance £77,807
Grants to Institutions £3,991,736
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,788,840
£4,472,097£4,069,543£48,073,493£48,073,4931 / 0
2024
£3,977,708
£2,978,302£2,620,867£50,163,027£50,163,0271 / 0
2023
£3,211,786
£2,573,689£2,234,331£45,083,115£45,083,1151 / 0
2022
£2,129,376
£3,412,194£3,055,818£45,399,536£45,399,5361 / 0
2021
£3,854,611
£4,209,005£3,881,854£42,616,477£42,616,4771 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Michael Bishop Foundation

What does The Michael Bishop Foundation do?

To assist such charitable institutions or charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.

How much income did The Michael Bishop Foundation report in 2025?

The Michael Bishop Foundation reported total income of £2.79m and reported expenditure of £4.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Michael Bishop Foundation registered as a charity?

The Michael Bishop Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 1987 as charity number 297627. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs The Michael Bishop Foundation?

The Michael Bishop Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARON GLENDONBROOK OF BOWDON CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Michael Bishop Foundation operate?

The Michael Bishop Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Michael Bishop Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Michael Bishop Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297627.

Details

Address
STAUNTON HOUSE
ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCHE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE65 1RW
Registration Date
9 October 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
297627
Charity Number
297627

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Trustees

BARON GLENDONBROOK OF BOWDON CBE Chair
Joanne Furlong
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan David Elliott
Martin Peter Ritchie
TIMOTHY JOHN BYE

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30 July 2026
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