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The Persimmon Charitable Foundation

The objectives of the Persimmon Charitable Foundation are for the public benefit to further such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular (but not limited to) making grants to charities or organisations furthering charitable purposes that promote urban regeneration in areas of economic and social deprivation.

Activities & Mission

The objectives of the Persimmon Charitable Foundation are for the public benefit to further such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular (but not limited to) making grants to charities or organisations furthering charitable purposes that promote urban regeneration in areas of economic and social deprivation.

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
£430,696
Latest Expenditure
£197,087

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £494,136
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,926
Investments £0
Other Income £53,750

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £287,333
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,772

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£430,696
£197,0870 / 0
2023
£549,812
£292,105£287,333£774,500£774,5000 / 0
2022
£1,325,006
£630,711£630,120£516,793£00 / 0
2021
£1,552,417
£1,815,037£1,814,366-£177,502£00 / 0
2020
£1,791,997
£1,844,495£1,843,460£85,118£85,1180 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Persimmon Charitable Foundation

What does The Persimmon Charitable Foundation do?

The objectives of the Persimmon Charitable Foundation are for the public benefit to further such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular (but not limited to) making grants to charities or organisations furthering charitable purposes that promote urban regeneration in areas of economic and social deprivation.

How much income did The Persimmon Charitable Foundation report in 2024?

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation reported total income of £431k and reported expenditure of £197k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Persimmon Charitable Foundation?

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 52.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Persimmon Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2015 as charity number 1163608. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Persimmon Charitable Foundation?

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony Vigor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Persimmon Charitable Foundation operate?

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Persimmon Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163608.

Details

Address
PERSIMMON PLC
PERSIMMON HOUSE
FULFORD
YORK
YO19 4FE
Registration Date
17 September 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5066724
Charity Number
1163608

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Trustees

Anthony Vigor Chair
Dean Kendal Finch
Roger William Devlin
Tracy Davison

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14 May 2026
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