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The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation

The aim of the Watches of Switzerland Foundation will be to further enhance the charitable initiatives of the Watches of Switzerland Group (the 'Group') and to provide essential support, through donations, to local and national charities focused on poverty, social mobility and hardship. It is intended that the beneficiaries will be in the communities within which the Group operates.

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Activities & Mission

The aim of the Watches of Switzerland Foundation will be to further enhance the charitable initiatives of the Watches of Switzerland Group (the 'Group') and to provide essential support, through donations, to local and national charities focused on poverty, social mobility and hardship. It is intended that the beneficiaries will be in the communities within which the Group operates.

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
£828,092
Latest Expenditure
£1,502,027

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 181.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £811,777
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £16,315

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,502,027
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£828,092
£1,502,027£1,502,027£1,751,008£1,751,0080 / 0
2024
£1,515,044
£2,041,911£2,041,911£2,424,943£2,424,9430 / 0
2023
£1,513,170
£1,673,322£1,673,322£2,951,810£2,951,8100 / 0
2022
£4,519,875
£1,407,913£1,407,913£3,111,962£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation

What does The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation do?

The aim of the Watches of Switzerland Foundation will be to further enhance the charitable initiatives of the Watches of Switzerland Group (the 'Group') and to provide essential support, through donations, to local and national charities focused on poverty, social mobility and hardship. It is intended that the beneficiaries will be in the communities within which the Group operates.

How much income did The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation report in 2025?

The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation reported total income of £828k and reported expenditure of £1.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation registered as a charity?

The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 2021 as charity number 1196714. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation?

The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hugh Brian Duffy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation operate?

The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation operates across 3 areas: Scotland, United States and England And Wales.

Is The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Watches Of Switzerland Group Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196714.

Details

Address
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC
AURUM HOUSE
2 ELLAND ROAD
BRAUNSTONE
LEICESTER
LE3 1TT
Registration Date
22 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5186777
Charity Number
1196714

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Trustees

Hugh Brian Duffy Chair
David James Gandy
John David Hannah
Johnathan Joseph
Ruth Georgina Benford
Terence Ian Parris

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