The Pret Foundation
Also known as: Pret Foundation, Pret Foundation Trust
The remit of the Foundation is the alleviation of poverty, hunger and homelessness in Pret markets around the world. The Foundation fulfils its remit through activities including surplus food redistribution, targeted grant giving, and shelter/employment programmes.
Activities & Mission
The remit of the Foundation is the alleviation of poverty, hunger and homelessness in Pret markets around the world. The Foundation fulfils its remit through activities including surplus food redistribution, targeted grant giving, and shelter/employment programmes.
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 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,479,926 | £1,418,294 | £1,418,294 | £1,090,665 | £1,090,665 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,453,071 | £1,427,664 | £1,427,664 | £1,029,034 | £1,029,034 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,477,298 | £1,844,319 | £1,844,319 | £1,003,627 | £1,003,627 | 8 / 1 |
| 2021 | £803,030 | £1,448,502 | £1,448,502 | £1,370,648 | £1,370,648 | 5 / 1 |
| 2020 | £2,802,534 | £1,303,780 | £1,303,780 | £2,016,120 | £2,016,120 | 5 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Pret Foundation
What does The Pret Foundation do?
The remit of the Foundation is the alleviation of poverty, hunger and homelessness in Pret markets around the world. The Foundation fulfils its remit through activities including surplus food redistribution, targeted grant giving, and shelter/employment programmes.
How much income did The Pret Foundation report in 2024?
The Pret Foundation reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Pret Foundation?
The Pret Foundation has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Pret Foundation registered as a charity?
The Pret Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1995 as charity number 1050195. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The Pret Foundation?
The Pret Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Grace Choonara. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Pret Foundation operate?
The Pret Foundation operates across 5 areas, including France, Germany, Hong Kong and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Pret Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Pret Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050195.
Details
10 Bressenden Place
LONDON
SW1E 5DH
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Also Known As
- Pret Foundation
- Pret Foundation Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated