The Said Foundation

The Said Foundation's mission is to bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community through carefully selected investments in themes and geographies with which the Said family and The Said Foundation have developed strong links and expertise.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,895,000

Latest Expenditure

£19,356,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 360.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% 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 £1,034,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,840,000

Other Income £21,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,632,000

Raising Funds £1,724,000

Governance £74,000

Grants to Institutions £16,150,000

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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2012 — Syria Heritage Foundation (organisation 5011766)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,895,000	£19,356,000	£17,632,000	£25,259,000	£25,259,000	4 / 0
2023	£8,881,000	£8,480,000	£6,943,000	£43,149,000	£43,149,000	5 / 0
2022	£3,353,000	£5,372,000	£3,543,000	£56,056,000	£56,056,000	5 / 0
2021	£3,857,000	£4,816,000	£3,754,000	£53,178,000	£53,178,000	7 / 0
2020	£3,904,000	£5,713,000	£3,784,000	£59,099,000	£59,099,000	7 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Said Foundation

What does The Said Foundation do?

How much income did The Said Foundation report in 2024?

The Said Foundation reported total income of £4.89m and reported expenditure of £19.36m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Said Foundation?

The Said Foundation has a program ratio of 360.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% 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 Said Foundation registered as a charity?

The Said Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2008 as charity number 1125521. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Said Foundation?

The Said Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Said Foundation operate?

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

Is The Said Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Said Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125521.