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The Usborne Foundation

fund and sponsor other charities. Further education generally and relief of poverty

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Activities & Mission

fund and sponsor other charities. Further education generally and relief of poverty

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
£2,356,656
Latest Expenditure
£1,026,784

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,352,515
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,141
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,026,784
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,356,656
£1,026,784£1,026,784£1,375,836£1,375,8360 / 0
2022
£627,629
£1,164,711£1,164,711£1,049,398£1,049,3980 / 0
2021
£1,824,597
£1,136,530£1,136,530£1,586,480£1,586,4800 / 0
2020
£341,959
£425,1040 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Usborne Foundation

What does The Usborne Foundation do?

fund and sponsor other charities. Further education generally and relief of poverty

How much income did The Usborne Foundation report in 2024?

The Usborne Foundation reported total income of £2.36m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Usborne Foundation registered as a charity?

The Usborne Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2007 as charity number 1121957. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Usborne Foundation?

The Usborne Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Usborne Foundation operate?

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

Is The Usborne Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Usborne Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121957.

Details

Address
USBORNE PUBLISHING
83-85 SAFFRON HILL
LONDON
EC1N 8RT
Registration Date
12 December 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034232
Charity Number
1121957

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Trustees

Anjanette Pavell
MARTIN OLIVER USBORNE
NICOLA SUSAN MARIE USBORNE

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