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The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION IN THE AREA OF HISTORIC ART, TYPICALLY PRE-1800. IT WILL DO THIS PRIMARILY BY SUPPORTING EXISTING CHARITIES THAT ARE FOCUSSED IN THIS AREA.

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Activities & Mission

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION IN THE AREA OF HISTORIC ART, TYPICALLY PRE-1800. IT WILL DO THIS PRIMARILY BY SUPPORTING EXISTING CHARITIES THAT ARE FOCUSSED IN THIS AREA.

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
£2,740,060
Latest Expenditure
£1,305,487

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,477,373
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £262,687
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,281,897
Raising Funds £23,590
Governance £18,111
Grants to Institutions £899,976
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 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
£2,740,060
£1,305,487£1,281,897£26,883,316£26,883,3141 / 0
2024
£1,471,930
£777,177£758,404£25,888,697£23,605,8810 / 0
2023
£1,501,254
£421,516£419,632£23,605,880£23,605,8800 / 0
2022
£584,223
£4,318,160£4,316,526£24,638,602£10,493,4940 / 0
2021
£1,575,122
£644,153£642,789£26,643,552£26,643,5520 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts

What does The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts do?

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION IN THE AREA OF HISTORIC ART, TYPICALLY PRE-1800. IT WILL DO THIS PRIMARILY BY SUPPORTING EXISTING CHARITIES THAT ARE FOCUSSED IN THIS AREA.

How much income did The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts report in 2025?

The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts reported total income of £2.74m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts registered as a charity?

The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2010 as charity number 1134994. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts?

The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR PAUL MARTIN RUDDOCK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts operate?

The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts a registered charity?

Yes — The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134994.

Details

Address
7 LANSDOWNE WALK
LONDON
W11 3LN
Registration Date
17 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049177
Charity Number
1134994

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Trustees

SIR PAUL MARTIN RUDDOCK Chair
ISABELLA SHAW RUDDOCK
Lady Jill Shaw Ruddock
Also governs 1 other charity
Sophie Anna Ruddock
STEPHEN MILES CHURCHILL GREEN
Also governs 2 other charities

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14 May 2026
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