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The Syncona Foundation

Also known as: The Bacit Foundation

The Syncona Foundation ("Foundation") receives an annual donation from Syncona Limited. The Foundation grants those funds to charities selected by its Trustees in furtherance of the Foundation's charitable objects.

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Activities & Mission

The Syncona Foundation ("Foundation") receives an annual donation from Syncona Limited. The Foundation grants those funds to charities selected by its Trustees in furtherance of the Foundation's charitable objects.

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
£4,040,140
Latest Expenditure
£4,243,517

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,036,776
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,364
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,243,517
Raising Funds £0
Governance £56,517
Grants to Institutions £4,187,000
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
£4,040,140
£4,243,517£4,243,517£3,908,210£3,908,2100 / 0
2024
£4,407,220
£4,446,287£4,446,287£4,111,587£4,111,5870 / 2
2023
£4,671,193
£2,542,171£2,542,171£4,377,654£4,377,6540 / 2
2022
£2,490,138
£2,883,258£2,883,258£2,248,632£2,248,6320 / 0
2021
£2,818,405
£497,743£497,743£2,641,752£2,641,7520 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Syncona Foundation

What does The Syncona Foundation do?

The Syncona Foundation ("Foundation") receives an annual donation from Syncona Limited. The Foundation grants those funds to charities selected by its Trustees in furtherance of the Foundation's charitable objects.

How much income did The Syncona Foundation report in 2025?

The Syncona Foundation reported total income of £4.04m and reported expenditure of £4.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Syncona Foundation registered as a charity?

The Syncona Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2012 as charity number 1149202. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Syncona Foundation?

The Syncona Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is THOMAS ALEXANDER GAVIN HENDERSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Syncona Foundation operate?

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

Is The Syncona Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Syncona Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149202.

Details

Address
c/o Couch Bright King & Co
2 Tolherst Court
Turkey Mill
Ashford Road
MAIDSTONE
Kent
Registration Date
3 October 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5028931
Charity Number
1149202

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Trustees

THOMAS ALEXANDER GAVIN HENDERSON Chair
James Maltin
Also governs 1 other charity
Lucie Annabel Kitchener
Also governs 2 other charities
NIGEL KEEN
Also governs 1 other charity
Rupert Christian Rigbye Adams

Also Known As

  • The Bacit Foundation

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30 July 2026
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