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The Saturn Foundation

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF SUCH PERSONS. DURING THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2015 THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO SECOND SIGHT IN THE UK,

Activities & Mission

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF SUCH PERSONS. DURING THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2015 THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO SECOND SIGHT IN THE UK,

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£621,964
Latest Expenditure
£177,086

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £616,100
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,864
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £176,475
Raising Funds £611
Governance £5,475
Grants to Institutions £171,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£621,964
£177,086£176,475£591,721£591,7210 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Saturn Foundation

What does The Saturn Foundation do?

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF SUCH PERSONS. DURING THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2015 THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO SECOND SIGHT IN THE UK,

How much income did The Saturn Foundation report in 2025?

The Saturn Foundation reported total income of £622k and reported expenditure of £177k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Saturn Foundation?

The Saturn Foundation has a program ratio of 28.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Saturn Foundation registered as a charity?

The Saturn Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2006 as charity number 1116822. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Saturn Foundation?

The Saturn 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 Saturn Foundation operate?

The Saturn Foundation operates across 2 areas: Harrow and Islington.

Is The Saturn Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Saturn Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116822.

Details

Address
173 CLEVELAND STREET
LONDON
W1T 6QR
Registration Date
16 November 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4027523
Charity Number
1116822

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Trustees

BHARAT RATILAL VELJI SHAH
MR RAMESH MANILAL SHAH
PARESH KUMAR VELJI LAKHAMSHI SHAH

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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