The Virgin Foundation
Also known as: The Healthcare Foundation, The Virgin Healthcare Foundation, Virgin Unite
Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today.
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Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today.
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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 23% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £21,494,000 | £18,090,000 | £15,202,000 | £16,739,000 | £16,739,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,039,000 | £15,827,000 | £10,641,000 | £13,406,000 | £13,406,000 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,248,000 | £12,169,000 | £11,500,000 | £7,438,000 | £7,438,000 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £11,949,000 | £12,463,000 | £11,710,000 | £8,968,000 | £8,968,000 | 5 / 0 |
| 2020 | £7,785,000 | £14,094,000 | £13,547,000 | £9,875,000 | £6,402,000 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Virgin Foundation
What does The Virgin Foundation do?
Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today.
How much income did The Virgin Foundation report in 2024?
The Virgin Foundation reported total income of £21.49m and reported expenditure of £18.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Virgin Foundation?
The Virgin Foundation has a program ratio of 70.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Virgin Foundation registered as a charity?
The Virgin Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 1987 as charity number 297540. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs The Virgin Foundation?
The Virgin Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Virgin Foundation operate?
The Virgin Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Virgin Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Virgin Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297540.
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7 Savoy Court
LONDON
WC2R 0EX
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- The Healthcare Foundation
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- Virgin Unite
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- 14 May 2026
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