The Pepper Foundation
The Pepper Foundation supports children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We do this by funding hospice at home care and by providing specialist play services and family days.
Activities & Mission
The Pepper Foundation supports children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We do this by funding hospice at home care and by providing specialist play services and family days.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £543,525 | £506,636 | £294,654 | £244,066 | £104,066 | 3 / 200 |
| 2024 | £392,092 | £501,491 | 0 / 207 | |||
| 2023 | £405,010 | £332,028 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2022 | £315,925 | £330,956 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £426,967 | £603,489 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Pepper Foundation
What does The Pepper Foundation do?
The Pepper Foundation supports children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We do this by funding hospice at home care and by providing specialist play services and family days.
How much income did The Pepper Foundation report in 2025?
The Pepper Foundation reported total income of £544k and reported expenditure of £507k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Pepper Foundation?
The Pepper Foundation has a program ratio of 54.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Pepper Foundation registered as a charity?
The Pepper Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1996 as charity number 1056823. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs The Pepper Foundation?
The Pepper Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Pepper Foundation operate?
The Pepper Foundation operates across 3 areas: Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.
Is The Pepper Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Pepper Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056823.
Details
Icknield Way Industrial Park
Icknield Way
TRING
Hertfordshire
HP23 4JX
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- 14 May 2026
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