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The Rigby Foundation

The Rigby Foundation is a place based funder with the majority of donations committed to projects supporting children and young people aged 11 years to 25 years from disadvantaged backgrounds living in the West Midlands. Funding is focussed on helping these young people to access the best education possible and to have the chance of securing meaningful and sustainable employment.

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Activities & Mission

The Rigby Foundation is a place based funder with the majority of donations committed to projects supporting children and young people aged 11 years to 25 years from disadvantaged backgrounds living in the West Midlands. Funding is focussed on helping these young people to access the best education possible and to have the chance of securing meaningful and sustainable employment.

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
£1,054,849
Latest Expenditure
£1,029,645

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,054,849
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £918,941
Raising Funds £0
Governance £50,312
Grants to Institutions £868,629
Other Expenditure £110,704

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,054,849
£1,029,645£918,941£25,204£25,2040 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rigby Foundation

What does The Rigby Foundation do?

The Rigby Foundation is a place based funder with the majority of donations committed to projects supporting children and young people aged 11 years to 25 years from disadvantaged backgrounds living in the West Midlands. Funding is focussed on helping these young people to access the best education possible and to have the chance of securing meaningful and sustainable employment.

How much income did The Rigby Foundation report in 2025?

The Rigby Foundation reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Rigby Foundation?

The Rigby Foundation has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Rigby Foundation registered as a charity?

The Rigby Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 2024 as charity number 1207788. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Rigby Foundation?

The Rigby Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEVEN PAUL RIGBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rigby Foundation operate?

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

Is The Rigby Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Rigby Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207788.

Details

Address
RIGBY GROUP (RG) PLC
BRIDGEWAY HOUSE
BRIDGEWAY
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
CV37 6YX
Registration Date
10 April 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5225570
Charity Number
1207788

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Trustees

STEVEN PAUL RIGBY Chair
James Peter Rigby
Also governs 2 other charities
Patricia Ann Rigby
Sir Peter Rigby
Also governs 1 other charity

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