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The Ross Foundation

Also known as: The David Ross Foundation

To further such charitable purposes and to benefit such charitable institutions as the trustees think fit.

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Activities & Mission

To further such charitable purposes and to benefit such charitable institutions as the trustees think fit.

Grants

The Ross Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£1,599,888
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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
£2,107,383
Latest Expenditure
£1,763,370

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,065,231
Charitable Activities £42,020
Other Trading £0
Investments £132
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,725,042
Raising Funds £8,423
Governance £125,154
Grants to Institutions £1,599,888
Other Expenditure £29,905

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,107,383
£1,763,370£1,725,042£13,053,499£12,957,5740 / 0
2024
£2,363,395
£2,241,582£2,203,511£12,594,049£12,522,3730 / 0
2023
£2,160,570
£2,092,580£2,069,908£12,456,324£12,390,9810 / 0
2022
£3,417,683
£2,036,328£1,883,350£12,672,540£12,606,7800 / 0
2021
£17,843
£604,9640 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ross Foundation

What does The Ross Foundation do?

To further such charitable purposes and to benefit such charitable institutions as the trustees think fit.

How much income did The Ross Foundation report in 2025?

The Ross Foundation reported total income of £2.11m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ross Foundation registered as a charity?

The Ross Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2007 as charity number 1121871. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Ross Foundation?

The Ross Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID JOHN PETER ROSS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ross Foundation operate?

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

Is The Ross Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Ross Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121871.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 December 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4036130
Charity Number
1121871

Trustees

DAVID JOHN PETER ROSS Chair
ANITA JOSEPHINE BOTT
Carl Ross
Henry Carling
Ottilie Windsor

Also Known As

  • The David Ross Foundation

Data & trust

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26 October 2026
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