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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.

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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.

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
£12,523,000
Latest Expenditure
£14,573,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £673,000
Charitable Activities £5,190,000
Other Trading £307,000
Investments £6,186,000
Other Income £167,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,011,000
Raising Funds £562,000
Governance £245,000
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

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
2024
£12,523,000
£14,573,000£14,011,000£287,710,000£286,592,00056 / 0
2023
£10,650,000
£15,357,000£13,169,000£275,148,000£270,150,00040 / 0
2022
£14,879,000
£21,338,000£19,722,000£268,448,000£263,468,00033 / 0
2021
£4,279,000
£14,901,000£14,630,000£302,872,000£301,721,00035 / 0
2020
£7,507,000
£10,551,000£10,396,000£275,258,000£269,800,00034 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

The Rank Foundation Limited reported total income of £12.52m and reported expenditure of £14.57m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 111.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 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.

Details

Address
19-21 Garden Walk
LONDON
EC2A 3EQ
Registration Date
11 December 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
276976
Charity Number
276976

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Trustees

Andrew Fleming
Andrew James Henry Murdoch
Dr Johanna Gabriella Miranda Lohn
James Patrick Mahon
Joel Buchanan
JOHANNA LOUISE ROPNER
Also governs 2 other charities
LINDSEY VICTORIA HALL
Also governs 2 other charities
Mark Summerfield
MR DANIEL SIMON
STUART HUXLEY COWEN
William Wyatt

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