The Rank Foundation Limited
The advancement and promotion of the Christian religion and Christian religious education of the public, advancing public knowledge of other world faiths with significant communities in the United Kingdom. Encouraging and developing leadership amongst young people and supporting disadvantaged young people and those frail or lonely through old age and disability.
Activities & Mission
The advancement and promotion of the Christian religion and Christian religious education of the public, advancing public knowledge of other world faiths with significant communities in the United Kingdom. Encouraging and developing leadership amongst young people and supporting disadvantaged young people and those frail or lonely through old age and disability.
Grants
The Rank Foundation Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £14,381,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, 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, accommodation or housing, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £14,187,000 | £14,381,000 | £13,471,000 | £304,265,000 | £303,137,000 | 59 / 0 |
| 2024 | £12,523,000 | £14,573,000 | £14,011,000 | £287,710,000 | £286,592,000 | 56 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,650,000 | £15,357,000 | £13,169,000 | £275,148,000 | £270,150,000 | 40 / 0 |
| 2022 | £14,879,000 | £21,338,000 | £19,722,000 | £268,448,000 | £263,468,000 | 33 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,279,000 | £14,901,000 | £14,630,000 | £302,872,000 | £301,721,000 | 35 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Rank Foundation Limited
What does The Rank Foundation Limited do?
The advancement and promotion of the Christian religion and Christian religious education of the public, advancing public knowledge of other world faiths with significant communities in the United Kingdom. Encouraging and developing leadership amongst young people and supporting disadvantaged young people and those frail or lonely through old age and disability.
How much income did The Rank Foundation Limited report in 2025?
The Rank Foundation Limited reported total income of £14.19m and reported expenditure of £14.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Rank Foundation Limited?
The Rank Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 95.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Rank Foundation Limited registered as a charity?
The Rank Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 1978 as charity number 276976. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Rank Foundation Limited?
The Rank Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rank Foundation Limited operate?
The Rank Foundation Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Rank Foundation Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Rank Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276976.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated