The Varkey Foundation
Also known as: The Varkey Gems Foundation, Vgf
The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession.
Activities & Mission
The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £4,445,465 | £4,398,371 | £4,398,371 | £629,208 | £629,208 | 29 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,190,291 | £3,503,349 | £3,503,349 | £493,795 | £493,795 | 33 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,674,748 | £2,164,201 | £2,164,201 | £848,748 | £848,748 | 34 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,359,405 | £3,766,887 | £3,766,887 | £1,230,456 | £1,164,184 | 36 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,434,021 | £3,485,537 | £3,485,537 | £1,637,938 | £1,571,666 | 60 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Varkey Foundation
What does The Varkey Foundation do?
The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession.
How much income did The Varkey Foundation report in 2025?
The Varkey Foundation reported total income of £4.45m and reported expenditure of £4.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Varkey Foundation?
The Varkey Foundation has a program ratio of 98.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Varkey Foundation registered as a charity?
The Varkey Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2011 as charity number 1145119. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Varkey Foundation?
The Varkey Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Varkey Foundation operate?
The Varkey Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Argentina, Ghana, Uganda and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Varkey Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Varkey Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145119.
Details
Office 605
Albert House
256-260 Old Street
London
EC1V 9DD
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Also Known As
- The Varkey Gems Foundation
- Vgf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated