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The Rumi Foundation

The purposes of the Charity are: - the advancement of education in the UK and overseas;- the provision, support and promotion of the education of children and young people in schools and institutions of further and higher education;- the education of disadvantaged members of the public; - the promotion of the arts; and - the relief of poverty.

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Activities & Mission

The purposes of the Charity are: - the advancement of education in the UK and overseas;- the provision, support and promotion of the education of children and young people in schools and institutions of further and higher education;- the education of disadvantaged members of the public; - the promotion of the arts; and - the relief of poverty.

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
£9,039,113
Latest Expenditure
£9,841,439

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 9.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 9.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 91.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% 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 £1,070,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £116,958
Investments £7,852,155
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £893,531
Raising Funds £8,947,908
Governance £95,415
Grants to Institutions £560,616
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£9,039,113
£9,841,439£893,531£62,435,450£4,452,6010 / 4
2024
£8,641,211
£10,809,432£1,029,157£62,338,978£6,393,0750 / 4
2023
£7,536,255
£8,312,878£1,728,757£63,698,253£12,522,6480 / 5
2022
£7,659,870
£8,198,722£2,141,135£80,050,336£9,798,8520 / 5
2021
£6,635,759
£4,537,294£1,128,183£76,428,215£17,975,8751 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rumi Foundation

What does The Rumi Foundation do?

The purposes of the Charity are: - the advancement of education in the UK and overseas;- the provision, support and promotion of the education of children and young people in schools and institutions of further and higher education;- the education of disadvantaged members of the public; - the promotion of the arts; and - the relief of poverty.

How much income did The Rumi Foundation report in 2025?

The Rumi Foundation reported total income of £9.04m and reported expenditure of £9.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Rumi Foundation?

The Rumi Foundation has a program ratio of 9.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% 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 Rumi Foundation registered as a charity?

The Rumi Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 2006 as charity number 1115154. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Rumi Foundation?

The Rumi Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rumi Foundation operate?

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

Is The Rumi Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Rumi Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115154.

Details

Address
BDB Pitmans
One Bartholomew Close
LONDON
EC1A 7BL
Registration Date
7 July 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4024596
Charity Number
1115154

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Trustees

BRENT POLLARD
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID MURIITHI
Stuart Malcolmson

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