the v&a foundation

The charity supports the general public. The V&a Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Foundation, as set out in its Memorandum and Articles are for the benefit of the public, to further, in so manner as the Trustees see fit, all or any of the objects from time to time of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

Fundraising

See where The V&a Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£92,686

Latest Expenditure

£826,674

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 82.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 19.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20,009,874

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £193,267

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £836,243

Raising Funds £175,565

Governance £17,164

Grants to Institutions £819,079

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£92,686	£826,674				0 / 0
2023	£20,203,141	£1,011,808	£836,243	£51,277,301	£6,722,227	0 / 0
2022	£1,129,819	£902,554	£667,631	£33,045,458	£7,124,435	0 / 0
2021	£136,734	£458,955				0 / 0
2020	£47,409	£869,128				0 / 0