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The Summerscale Foundation

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Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£15,313
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,569,797
Latest Expenditure
£15,313

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 51.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,569,450
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £347
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,830
Raising Funds £7,483
Governance £7,830
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£2,569,797
£15,313£7,830£2,122,773£2,122,7730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Summerscale Foundation

How much income did The Summerscale Foundation report in 2025?

The Summerscale Foundation reported total income of £2.57m and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Summerscale Foundation registered as a charity?

The Summerscale Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2024 as charity number 1208789. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Summerscale Foundation?

The Summerscale Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gideon Zachary Summerscale. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Summerscale Foundation operate?

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

Is The Summerscale Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Summerscale Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1208789.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 June 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5243286
Charity Number
1208789

Trustees

Gideon Zachary Summerscale Chair
Angela Frances Summerscale
Emily Frances Summerscale
Luke John Summerscale
Thomas Edward Summerscale

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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