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The Origin Foundation

Also known as: The Frankham Family Charitable Trust

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications

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Activities & Mission

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£200,374
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, 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
£309,465
Latest Expenditure
£200,374

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 64.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£309,465
£200,3740 / 0
2024
£38,188
£85,4640 / 0
2023
£10,982
£72,5070 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Origin Foundation

What does The Origin Foundation do?

General Charitable Purposes. Trustees Do Not accept any unsolicited applications

How much income did The Origin Foundation report in 2025?

The Origin Foundation reported total income of £309k and reported expenditure of £200k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Origin Foundation registered as a charity?

The Origin Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2012 as charity number 1145366. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Origin Foundation?

The Origin 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 Origin Foundation operate?

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

Is The Origin Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Origin Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145366.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 January 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024321
Charity Number
1145366

Trustees

Abigail Emily Frankham
David Andrew Foster
HEATHER JANE FRANKHAM
LUDLOW TRUST COMPANY LTD
Nicholas Bamber
Robert Sean Hingston

Also Known As

  • The Frankham Family Charitable Trust

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