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The Velvet Foundation

THE MAIN WAY IN WHICH THE CHARITY PURSUES ITS CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES IS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO CHARITABLE AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS.

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Activities & Mission

THE MAIN WAY IN WHICH THE CHARITY PURSUES ITS CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES IS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO CHARITABLE AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS.

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
£45,613
Latest Expenditure
£109,072

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,324,967
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £49,542
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £970,405
Raising Funds £0
Governance £22,535
Grants to Institutions £866,858
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 2025.

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
2025
£45,613
£109,0720 / 0
2024
£1,374,509
£970,405£970,405£1,570,824£00 / 0
2023
£2,188,767
£802,336£802,336£1,166,720£00 / 0
2022
£123,155
£1,066,3600 / 0
2021
£1,146,009
£647,501£647,501£723,494£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Velvet Foundation

What does The Velvet Foundation do?

THE MAIN WAY IN WHICH THE CHARITY PURSUES ITS CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES IS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO CHARITABLE AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS.

How much income did The Velvet Foundation report in 2025?

The Velvet Foundation reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Velvet Foundation registered as a charity?

The Velvet Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2016 as charity number 1169789. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Velvet Foundation?

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

Where does The Velvet Foundation operate?

The Velvet Foundation operates across 2 areas: Israel and England And Wales.

Is The Velvet Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Velvet Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169789.

Details

Address
First Floor Winston House
349 Regents Park Road
LONDON
N3 1DH
Registration Date
19 October 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5072841
Charity Number
1169789

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Trustees

MICHAEL AARONSON Chair
CHEE CHOONG CHEAH
David Rodney

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30 July 2026
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