The Millichope Foundation
The Millichope foundation was founded in 1982 as a grant making charity by Lindsay and Sarah Bury, who wished to support the causes that were close to their interests in conservation, the arts and the welfare of Shropshire residents. It remains a family foundation and in recent years, the trustees have made the decision to direct the majority of funding to support local and regional causes.
Activities & Mission
The Millichope foundation was founded in 1982 as a grant making charity by Lindsay and Sarah Bury, who wished to support the causes that were close to their interests in conservation, the arts and the welfare of Shropshire residents. It remains a family foundation and in recent years, the trustees have made the decision to direct the majority of funding to support local and regional causes.
Grants
The Millichope Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £643,677
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £519,584 | £643,677 | £567,274 | £8,182,006 | £8,182,006 | 0 / 1 |
| 2024 | £380,525 | £465,769 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £497,525 | £318,200 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £499,463 | £272,913 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £414,885 | £450,701 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Millichope Foundation
What does The Millichope Foundation do?
The Millichope foundation was founded in 1982 as a grant making charity by Lindsay and Sarah Bury, who wished to support the causes that were close to their interests in conservation, the arts and the welfare of Shropshire residents. It remains a family foundation and in recent years, the trustees have made the decision to direct the majority of funding to support local and regional causes.
How much income did The Millichope Foundation report in 2025?
The Millichope Foundation reported total income of £520k and reported expenditure of £644k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Millichope Foundation?
The Millichope Foundation has a program ratio of 109.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Millichope Foundation registered as a charity?
The Millichope Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 1981 as charity number 282357. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The Millichope Foundation?
The Millichope Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS H M HORNE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Millichope Foundation operate?
The Millichope Foundation operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Millichope Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Millichope Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282357.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated