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The Spire Foundation

Our aim is to relieve the needs of adults and children who have learning or physical disabilities, or have experienced the care system, in the North of England through the provision of grants and support to enable them to advance themselves, through education to improve their life outcomes and their interactions with the care system where appropriate

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is to relieve the needs of adults and children who have learning or physical disabilities, or have experienced the care system, in the North of England through the provision of grants and support to enable them to advance themselves, through education to improve their life outcomes and their interactions with the care system where appropriate

Grants

The Spire Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£14,040
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,526
Latest Expenditure
£14,040

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 121.8%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£11,526
£14,0400 / 30
2024
£12,140
£5,3970 / 30
2023
£17,394
£15,0510 / 30

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Frequently asked questions about The Spire Foundation

What does The Spire Foundation do?

Our aim is to relieve the needs of adults and children who have learning or physical disabilities, or have experienced the care system, in the North of England through the provision of grants and support to enable them to advance themselves, through education to improve their life outcomes and their interactions with the care system where appropriate

How much income did The Spire Foundation report in 2025?

The Spire Foundation reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Spire Foundation registered as a charity?

The Spire Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2022 as charity number 1199524. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Spire Foundation?

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

Where does The Spire Foundation operate?

The Spire Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Spire Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Spire Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199524.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 July 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5190477
Charity Number
1199524

Trustees

Leigh Royall Chair
Ashley Lord
Colin Philpott
Jacqui Thomas K.C.
Lauren Gardner
Sarah Hutchinson
Sharon Tappin

Data & trust

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26 October 2026
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