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The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation

Also known as: The John Ritblat Charitable Trust No 1

The Charity is established to create a fund for the benefit or furtherance of such charitable purposes, charitable institutions or charitable foundations on such terms in such manner and in such shares and proportions as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

Activities & Mission

The Charity is established to create a fund for the benefit or furtherance of such charitable purposes, charitable institutions or charitable foundations on such terms in such manner and in such shares and proportions as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

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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
£267,181
Latest Expenditure
£176,659

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £2,500,461
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £51,423
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £72,021
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,440
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £181

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
£267,181
£176,6590 / 0
2024
£286,294
£125,8620 / 0
2023
£211,810
£129,9250 / 0
2022
£46,391
£196,1110 / 0
2021
£2,551,884
£72,202£72,021£5,635,689£5,635,6890 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation

What does The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation do?

The Charity is established to create a fund for the benefit or furtherance of such charitable purposes, charitable institutions or charitable foundations on such terms in such manner and in such shares and proportions as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

How much income did The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation report in 2025?

The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation reported total income of £267k 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 Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation?

The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation has a program ratio of 2.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation registered as a charity?

The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 1971 as charity number 262463. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation?

The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation operate?

The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262463.

Details

Address
c/o Delancey Group Plc
4th Floor
2 Fitzroy Place
8 Mortimer Street
London
Registration Date
3 June 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
262463
Charity Number
262463

Trustees

JWJ RITBLAT
Michael George Cohen
NSJ RITBLAT
Sir John Ritblat

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The John Ritblat Charitable Trust No 1

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