The Orienteering Foundation
The Foundation benefits the public by promoting healthy recreation from: providing facilities, access and opportunities to encourage and promote orienteering; providing support to increase and sustain participation in orienteering; strengthening the links between orienteering and the community, to harness the potential of orienteering as a force for good in the community and society as a whole.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation benefits the public by promoting healthy recreation from: providing facilities, access and opportunities to encourage and promote orienteering; providing support to increase and sustain participation in orienteering; strengthening the links between orienteering and the community, to harness the potential of orienteering as a force for good in the community and society as a whole.
Grants
The Orienteering Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £29,655
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, amateur sport and recreation
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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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 | £16,411 | £29,655 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £24,135 | £22,000 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £19,485 | £24,424 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £12,146 | £16,825 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £31,282 | £17,686 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Orienteering Foundation
What does The Orienteering Foundation do?
The Foundation benefits the public by promoting healthy recreation from: providing facilities, access and opportunities to encourage and promote orienteering; providing support to increase and sustain participation in orienteering; strengthening the links between orienteering and the community, to harness the potential of orienteering as a force for good in the community and society as a whole.
How much income did The Orienteering Foundation report in 2025?
The Orienteering Foundation reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Orienteering Foundation registered as a charity?
The Orienteering Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2007 as charity number 1118793. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Orienteering Foundation?
The Orienteering Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Orienteering Foundation operate?
The Orienteering Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Orienteering Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Orienteering Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118793.
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- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
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