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The Wavendon Foundation

Makes grants to individuals (includes loans) and makes grants to organisations (incl schools and charities etc) normally in the performing arts.

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Activities & Mission

Makes grants to individuals (includes loans) and makes grants to organisations (incl schools and charities etc) normally in the performing arts.

Grants

The Wavendon Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£104,352
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£48,246
Latest Expenditure
£104,352

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 216.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£48,246
£104,3520 / 0
2024
£57,165
£88,5300 / 0
2023
£50,821
£86,3680 / 0
2022
£40,478
£65,0260 / 0
2021
£36,751
£72,0970 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Wavendon Foundation

What does The Wavendon Foundation do?

Makes grants to individuals (includes loans) and makes grants to organisations (incl schools and charities etc) normally in the performing arts.

How much income did The Wavendon Foundation report in 2025?

The Wavendon Foundation reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £104k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wavendon Foundation registered as a charity?

The Wavendon Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2000 as charity number 1082126. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Wavendon Foundation?

The Wavendon Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD MANN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wavendon Foundation operate?

The Wavendon Foundation operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Wavendon Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Wavendon Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082126.

Details

Contact (address, email)
Registration Date
22 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3972255
Charity Number
1082126

Trustees

RICHARD MANN Chair
ALEXANDER WILLIAM TAMBA DANKWORTH
Kevin Gordon Edward Whately
LAURENCE Holden
Marcus Richard Blake

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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