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.

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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.

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£25,151

Latest Expenditure

£393,974

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 133). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £615,625

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £30,034

Other Income £126

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £344,965

Raising Funds £10,891

Governance £3,650

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 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.

How efficient is The Taurus Foundation?

The Taurus Foundation has a program ratio of 53.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.