The Risman Foundation
The Risman Foundation is focused on grant-making and social investment in a variety of areas with emphases on social entrepreneurship, education, sporting endeavour, travel and humanity-related matters.
Activities & Mission
The Risman Foundation is focused on grant-making and social investment in a variety of areas with emphases on social entrepreneurship, education, sporting endeavour, travel and humanity-related matters.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £22,484,580 | £1,077,536 | £1,077,536 | £74,905,295 | £74,905,295 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,258,904 | £388,905 | £388,905 | £53,470,494 | £53,470,494 | 0 / 2 |
| 2023 | £25,079,238 | £136,688 | £136,688 | £51,702,342 | £51,702,342 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,636,021 | £100,039 | £100,039 | £26,795,459 | £26,795,459 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,382,206 | £63,985 | £63,985 | £11,220,367 | £11,220,367 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Risman Foundation
What does The Risman Foundation do?
The Risman Foundation is focused on grant-making and social investment in a variety of areas with emphases on social entrepreneurship, education, sporting endeavour, travel and humanity-related matters.
How much income did The Risman Foundation report in 2025?
The Risman Foundation reported total income of £22.48m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Risman Foundation?
The Risman Foundation has a program ratio of 4.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Risman Foundation registered as a charity?
The Risman Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 February 2008 as charity number 1123010. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Risman Foundation?
The Risman Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL ADAM RISMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Risman Foundation operate?
The Risman Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Risman Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Risman Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123010.
Details
105 WIGMORE STREET
LONDON
W1U 1QY
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