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The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales

Also known as: The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, The Royal Foundation

The Foundation is a philanthropic investor in three key areas, both in the United Kingdom and overseas: helping disadvantaged young people, supporting military veterans and their families, and promoting sustainable development.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation is a philanthropic investor in three key areas, both in the United Kingdom and overseas: helping disadvantaged young people, supporting military veterans and their families, and promoting sustainable development.

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
£12,168,503
Latest Expenditure
£11,891,291

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% 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 £11,930,094
Charitable Activities £84,038
Other Trading £0
Investments £150,616
Other Income £3,755

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,862,698
Raising Funds £1,554,817
Governance £118,598
Grants to Institutions £1,156,112
Other Expenditure £473,776

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,168,503
£11,891,291£9,862,698£7,374,419£7,374,41967 / 0
2023
£7,968,305
£8,650,179£7,504,236£6,957,322£5,143,00048 / 0
2022
£10,102,077
£14,967,558£14,152,791£7,527,825£5,086,87839 / 0
2021
£20,430,167
£16,360,873£15,130,186£12,496,947£5,419,00036 / 0
2020
£11,776,722
£9,156,411£8,347,752£8,212,217£5,354,00033 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales

What does The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales do?

The Foundation is a philanthropic investor in three key areas, both in the United Kingdom and overseas: helping disadvantaged young people, supporting military veterans and their families, and promoting sustainable development.

How much income did The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales report in 2024?

The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales reported total income of £12.17m and reported expenditure of £11.89m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales?

The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales has a program ratio of 81.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales registered as a charity?

The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 2009 as charity number 1132048. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales?

The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Iain Patterson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales operate?

The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Foundation Of The Prince And Princess Of Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132048.

Details

Address
KENSINGTON PALACE
PALACE GREEN
LONDON
W8 4PU
Registration Date
8 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5006298
Charity Number
1132048

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Trustees

Simon Iain Patterson Chair
Alice Webb
Claire Jessica Wills
Ian John Patrick
PIPPA HARRIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Sir David John Lewis
Sir Rohinton Minoo Kalifa
Thomas Garry White
Zeinab Mohammed-Khair Badawi-Malik

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry
  • The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
  • The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry
  • The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
  • The Royal Foundation

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