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The Pickwell Foundation

The Pickwell Foundation is a grant making Trust which focuses on supporting charities working in the following 2 areas:1) Those working with people who have been displaced2) Those working in the area of 'climate change'The foundation has a mix of grants to local charities based in the South-West of England, those working nationally and those working internationally.

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Activities & Mission

The Pickwell Foundation is a grant making Trust which focuses on supporting charities working in the following 2 areas:1) Those working with people who have been displaced2) Those working in the area of 'climate change'The foundation has a mix of grants to local charities based in the South-West of England, those working nationally and those working internationally.

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
£657,663
Latest Expenditure
£704,258

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 66% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 87% of UK Charitable activities 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 £640,974
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,516
Other Income £3,173

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £703,387
Raising Funds £871
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £140,718
Other Expenditure £0

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
£657,663
£704,258£703,387£880,629£32,97817 / 64
2024
£675,625
£667,339£666,954£927,224£31,15514 / 160
2023
£511,627
£459,980£459,980£887,938£15,59110 / 120
2022
£193,708
£148,7470 / 100
2021
£222,400
£209,0040 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pickwell Foundation

What does The Pickwell Foundation do?

The Pickwell Foundation is a grant making Trust which focuses on supporting charities working in the following 2 areas:1) Those working with people who have been displaced2) Those working in the area of 'climate change'The foundation has a mix of grants to local charities based in the South-West of England, those working nationally and those working internationally.

How much income did The Pickwell Foundation report in 2025?

The Pickwell Foundation reported total income of £658k and reported expenditure of £704k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Pickwell Foundation?

The Pickwell Foundation has a program ratio of 107.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Pickwell Foundation registered as a charity?

The Pickwell Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 2012 as charity number 1149424. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Pickwell Foundation?

The Pickwell Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN BAKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pickwell Foundation operate?

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

Is The Pickwell Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Pickwell Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149424.

Details

Address
Pickwell Manor
Georgeham
Braunton
EX33 1LA
Registration Date
23 October 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029544
Charity Number
1149424

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Trustees

STEPHEN BAKER Chair
LYN STRAHAN
Also governs 1 other charity
RICHARD ELLIOTT
SUSANNAH BAKER
TRACEY ELLIOTT
Also governs 1 other charity

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