The Philanthropy Foundation
The Philanthropy Foundation manages charitable funds on behalf of third parties, both individual and corporate, to help them develop better programmes of philanthropic giving.
Activities & Mission
The Philanthropy Foundation manages charitable funds on behalf of third parties, both individual and corporate, to help them develop better programmes of philanthropic giving.
Grants
The Philanthropy Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £428,911
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity 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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Financial Information
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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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £378,184 | £428,911 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £347,034 | £292,992 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £168,271 | £194,295 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £65,013 | £31,509 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £167,687 | £183,021 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Philanthropy Foundation
What does The Philanthropy Foundation do?
The Philanthropy Foundation manages charitable funds on behalf of third parties, both individual and corporate, to help them develop better programmes of philanthropic giving.
How much income did The Philanthropy Foundation report in 2025?
The Philanthropy Foundation reported total income of £378k and reported expenditure of £429k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Philanthropy Foundation registered as a charity?
The Philanthropy Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2012 as charity number 1145808. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Philanthropy Foundation?
The Philanthropy Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES LANDER PIKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Philanthropy Foundation operate?
The Philanthropy Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Philanthropy Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Philanthropy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145808.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated