The Taurus Foundation
The Foundation makes grants to Charities of its own choice in furtherance of its charitable objectives.No replies or acknowledgements will be sent to unsolicited applications or correspondence.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation makes grants to Charities of its own choice in furtherance of its charitable objectives.No replies or acknowledgements will be sent to unsolicited applications or correspondence.
Grants
The Taurus Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2024)
- £393,974
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and 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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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
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2011 — The Alan and Priscilla Fenton Charitable Trust (organisation 3966294)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £25,151 | £393,974 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £31,303 | £486,155 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £645,785 | £355,856 | £344,965 | £1,465,803 | £1,220,341 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £30,954 | £536,204 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £1,298,646 | £675,307 | £630,000 | £1,953,321 | £1,545,865 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Taurus Foundation
What does The Taurus Foundation do?
The Foundation makes grants to Charities of its own choice in furtherance of its charitable objectives.No replies or acknowledgements will be sent to unsolicited applications or correspondence.
How much income did The Taurus Foundation report in 2024?
The Taurus Foundation reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £394k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Taurus Foundation registered as a charity?
The Taurus Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2009 as charity number 1128441. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Taurus Foundation?
The Taurus Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN GEOFFREY FENTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Taurus Foundation operate?
The Taurus Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and London.
Is The Taurus Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Taurus Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128441.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated