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The Neighbourly Foundation

The Neighbourly Foundation was established on 31 March 2020 as a charity to advance general charitable purposes and operates to grant funds to other charitable organisations and projects. The Foundation operates nationwide.

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Activities & Mission

The Neighbourly Foundation was established on 31 March 2020 as a charity to advance general charitable purposes and operates to grant funds to other charitable organisations and projects. The Foundation operates nationwide.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£6,916,000
Who it helps
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
£8,604,000
Latest Expenditure
£6,944,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,581,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £23,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,916,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £6,916,000
Other Expenditure £28,000

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
£8,604,000
£6,944,000£6,916,000£3,220,000£38,0000 / 4
2024
£5,820,000
£5,428,000£5,410,000£1,560,000£24,0000 / 4
2023
£5,789,400
£5,402,664£5,384,317£1,167,284£9,7570 / 0
2022
£3,993,957
£3,784,836£3,761,280£780,548£9,8300 / 0
2021
£2,863,000
£2,292,000£2,292,000£571,000£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Neighbourly Foundation

What does The Neighbourly Foundation do?

The Neighbourly Foundation was established on 31 March 2020 as a charity to advance general charitable purposes and operates to grant funds to other charitable organisations and projects. The Foundation operates nationwide.

How much income did The Neighbourly Foundation report in 2025?

The Neighbourly Foundation reported total income of £8.60m and reported expenditure of £6.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Neighbourly Foundation registered as a charity?

The Neighbourly Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2020 as charity number 1189514. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Neighbourly Foundation?

The Neighbourly Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Steven Edward Butterworth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Neighbourly Foundation operate?

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

Is The Neighbourly Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Neighbourly Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189514.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 May 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5160638
Charity Number
1189514

Trustees

Steven Edward Butterworth Chair
Christopher Hugh Kelly
Howard Henry Russell
Nicholas Smailes

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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