The Pennies Foundation
Also known as: Pennies
PROMOTING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR BY ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (IN PARTICULAR USING PENNIES THE DIGITAL CHARITY BOX (PENNIES) DESIGNED TO MAKE IT EASIER TO GIVE TO CHARITY, AND MONITORING THE USE OF THE FUNDS BY CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.
Activities & Mission
PROMOTING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR BY ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (IN PARTICULAR USING PENNIES THE DIGITAL CHARITY BOX (PENNIES) DESIGNED TO MAKE IT EASIER TO GIVE TO CHARITY, AND MONITORING THE USE OF THE FUNDS BY CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,450,284 | £11,352,038 | £11,352,038 | £1,496,202 | £1,496,202 | 20 / 2 |
| 2023 | £9,386,831 | £9,376,632 | £9,376,632 | £1,397,956 | £1,397,956 | 18 / 2 |
| 2022 | £7,434,508 | £7,558,111 | £7,558,111 | £1,387,757 | £1,387,757 | 17 / 2 |
| 2021 | £6,474,839 | £6,536,787 | £6,536,787 | £1,511,360 | £1,511,360 | 15 / 5 |
| 2020 | £5,651,334 | £6,153,651 | £6,153,651 | £1,573,308 | £1,573,308 | 15 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Pennies Foundation
What does The Pennies Foundation do?
PROMOTING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR BY ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (IN PARTICULAR USING PENNIES THE DIGITAL CHARITY BOX (PENNIES) DESIGNED TO MAKE IT EASIER TO GIVE TO CHARITY, AND MONITORING THE USE OF THE FUNDS BY CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.
How much income did The Pennies Foundation report in 2024?
The Pennies Foundation reported total income of £11.45m and reported expenditure of £11.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Pennies Foundation?
The Pennies Foundation has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Pennies Foundation registered as a charity?
The Pennies Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 2008 as charity number 1122489. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Pennies Foundation?
The Pennies Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT LEITAO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Pennies Foundation operate?
The Pennies Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Ireland, Jersey, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Pennies Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Pennies Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122489.
Details
64 London Wall
London
EC2M 5TP
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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