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The Radio Communications Foundation

The provision of funding to advance the education of the public in the science and practice of radio communication and electrical engineering.The support of A-level students with a keen interest in this area.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of funding to advance the education of the public in the science and practice of radio communication and electrical engineering.The support of A-level students with a keen interest in this area.

Grants

The Radio Communications Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2024)
£9,096
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, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training and economic or community development and employment

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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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
£9,010
Latest Expenditure
£9,096

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 101.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£13,537
£10,4360 / 0
2023
£13,848
£8,0730 / 0
2022
£10,645
£8,9920 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Radio Communications Foundation

What does The Radio Communications Foundation do?

The provision of funding to advance the education of the public in the science and practice of radio communication and electrical engineering.The support of A-level students with a keen interest in this area.

How much income did The Radio Communications Foundation report in 2024?

The Radio Communications Foundation reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Radio Communications Foundation registered as a charity?

The Radio Communications Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2003 as charity number 1100694. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Radio Communications Foundation?

The Radio Communications Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR SIR MARTIN NICHOLAS SWEETING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Radio Communications Foundation operate?

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

Is The Radio Communications Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Radio Communications Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100694.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001084
Charity Number
1100694

Trustees

PROFESSOR SIR MARTIN NICHOLAS SWEETING Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew John Webster
Christopher Mortlock
DAVID ANTHONY HENDON CBE FRENG
Jackie Tite
John Livesey
Jonathan Bonsor-Matthews
Professor Cathryn Mitchell
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Beebe
STEVE HARTLEY

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