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The Morrisons Foundation

The Morrisons Foundation was set up to provide financial support for registered charities. It awards grants for charity projects which improve people's lives and match funds the money that Morrisons colleagues raise for charity.

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Activities & Mission

The Morrisons Foundation was set up to provide financial support for registered charities. It awards grants for charity projects which improve people's lives and match funds the money that Morrisons colleagues raise for charity.

Grants

The Morrisons Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£2,929,470
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general 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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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
£2,071,485
Latest Expenditure
£2,929,470

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 136.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,071,485
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,830,647
Raising Funds £98,823
Governance £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,071,485
£2,929,470£2,830,647£760,399£760,3990 / 0
2024
£2,677,391
£3,701,570£3,620,497£1,687,211£1,687,2210 / 0
2023
£2,359,998
£2,017,623£1,951,583£2,711,400£2,655,4870 / 0
2022
£2,923,961
£3,405,123£3,405,123£2,490,592£2,490,5920 / 0
2021
£2,521,222
£2,071,125£2,071,125£2,971,754£2,971,7550 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Morrisons Foundation

What does The Morrisons Foundation do?

The Morrisons Foundation was set up to provide financial support for registered charities. It awards grants for charity projects which improve people's lives and match funds the money that Morrisons colleagues raise for charity.

How much income did The Morrisons Foundation report in 2025?

The Morrisons Foundation reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £2.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Morrisons Foundation registered as a charity?

The Morrisons Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 2015 as charity number 1160224. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Morrisons Foundation?

The Morrisons Foundation 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 Morrisons Foundation operate?

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

Is The Morrisons Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Morrisons Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160224.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050646
Charity Number
1160224

Trustees

CHARLES DACRES
Also governs 1 other charity
Christine Bryce
David Frazer John Scott
Emily Swords
Emma Spragg
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Jane Wilkinson

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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