The Vardy Foundation
The Vardy Foundation was established to make grants and provide support to a range of charitable causes.
Activities & Mission
The Vardy Foundation was established to make grants and provide support to a range of charitable causes.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,741,646 | £2,829,798 | £2,646,673 | £31,982,073 | £31,982,073 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,818,448 | £1,795,535 | £1,739,869 | £32,501,996 | £32,501,996 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,456,113 | £2,903,086 | £2,807,002 | £32,120,828 | £32,120,818 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,236,058 | £2,927,860 | £2,810,809 | £35,813,678 | £35,813,678 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,100,611 | £5,831,365 | £5,687,853 | £37,352,424 | £37,352,424 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Vardy Foundation
What does The Vardy Foundation do?
The Vardy Foundation was established to make grants and provide support to a range of charitable causes.
How much income did The Vardy Foundation report in 2025?
The Vardy Foundation reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £2.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Vardy Foundation?
The Vardy Foundation has a program ratio of 152.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Vardy Foundation registered as a charity?
The Vardy Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1989 as charity number 328415. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Vardy Foundation?
The Vardy Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR PETER VARDY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Vardy Foundation operate?
The Vardy Foundation operates across 4 areas: Colombia, Scotland, United States and England And Wales.
Is The Vardy Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Vardy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328415.
Details
110 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4LH
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- 30 July 2026
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