The Virgin Money Foundation
Promoting the sustainable regeneration of socially or economically deprived communities in the UK, including by providing social investment in community housing and building projects, promoting opportunities for youth work, education, training and enterprise especially in such projects, relieving unemployment and the promotion of other community based projects.
Activities & Mission
Promoting the sustainable regeneration of socially or economically deprived communities in the UK, including by providing social investment in community housing and building projects, promoting opportunities for youth work, education, training and enterprise especially in such projects, relieving unemployment and the promotion of other community based projects.
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 65% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Economic and community development 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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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 | £3,269,600 | £3,200,600 | £3,200,600 | £1,880,600 | £1,795,500 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,832,100 | £2,233,800 | £2,233,800 | £1,811,600 | £1,811,600 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,883,800 | £1,725,200 | £1,725,200 | £2,213,300 | £1,929,700 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,051,800 | £1,975,900 | £1,975,900 | £2,054,700 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,601,500 | £1,311,800 | £1,311,800 | £1,978,800 | £1,978,800 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Virgin Money Foundation
What does The Virgin Money Foundation do?
Promoting the sustainable regeneration of socially or economically deprived communities in the UK, including by providing social investment in community housing and building projects, promoting opportunities for youth work, education, training and enterprise especially in such projects, relieving unemployment and the promotion of other community based projects.
How much income did The Virgin Money Foundation report in 2025?
The Virgin Money Foundation reported total income of £3.27m and reported expenditure of £3.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Virgin Money Foundation?
The Virgin Money Foundation has a program ratio of 97.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Virgin Money Foundation registered as a charity?
The Virgin Money Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2015 as charity number 1161290. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Virgin Money Foundation?
The Virgin Money Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Virgin Money Foundation operate?
The Virgin Money Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Virgin Money Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Virgin Money Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161290.
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