The Waterloo Foundation
OUR MAIN PROGRAMMES SUPPORT:WORLD DEVELOPMENT IN THE POOREST COUNTRIES (ALTHOUGH NOT DISASTER RELIEF) THE ENVIRONMENT, ESPECIALLY SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS IMPACTING CLIMATE CHANGE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT ESPECIALLY PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND MENTAL HEALTH AND FOR OUR OWN COMMUNITY, WE CAN ALSO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF PROJECTS IN WALES.
Activities & Mission
OUR MAIN PROGRAMMES SUPPORT:WORLD DEVELOPMENT IN THE POOREST COUNTRIES (ALTHOUGH NOT DISASTER RELIEF) THE ENVIRONMENT, ESPECIALLY SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS IMPACTING CLIMATE CHANGE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT ESPECIALLY PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND MENTAL HEALTH AND FOR OUR OWN COMMUNITY, WE CAN ALSO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF PROJECTS IN WALES.
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 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,208,820 | £13,752,843 | £13,321,852 | £220,064,926 | £220,064,926 | 10 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,318,255 | £13,742,251 | £13,361,862 | £212,075,827 | £212,075,827 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £11,499,919 | £11,627,028 | £11,255,123 | £190,292,147 | £190,292,147 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £14,342,748 | £11,136,579 | £10,838,547 | £246,373,827 | £246,373,827 | 11 / 0 |
| 2020 | £17,775,166 | £14,098,787 | £13,919,880 | £216,964,652 | £216,964,652 | 10 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Waterloo Foundation
What does The Waterloo Foundation do?
OUR MAIN PROGRAMMES SUPPORT:WORLD DEVELOPMENT IN THE POOREST COUNTRIES (ALTHOUGH NOT DISASTER RELIEF) THE ENVIRONMENT, ESPECIALLY SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS IMPACTING CLIMATE CHANGE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT ESPECIALLY PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND MENTAL HEALTH AND FOR OUR OWN COMMUNITY, WE CAN ALSO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF PROJECTS IN WALES.
How much income did The Waterloo Foundation report in 2024?
The Waterloo Foundation reported total income of £11.21m and reported expenditure of £13.75m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Waterloo Foundation?
The Waterloo Foundation has a program ratio of 118.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Waterloo Foundation registered as a charity?
The Waterloo Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2007 as charity number 1117535. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Waterloo Foundation?
The Waterloo Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is HEATHER STEVENS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Waterloo Foundation operate?
The Waterloo Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Waterloo Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Waterloo Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117535.
Details
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16 Cathedral road
Cardiff
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