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The Wimbledon Foundation

Grant making / charitable donations, primarily to charities in the London Boroughs of Merton & Wandsworth as well as to national, international and tennis related charities. The Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative which provides tennis coaching via visits to primary schools in Merton and Wandsworth and year round tennis coaching for children and young people.

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Activities & Mission

Grant making / charitable donations, primarily to charities in the London Boroughs of Merton & Wandsworth as well as to national, international and tennis related charities. The Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative which provides tennis coaching via visits to primary schools in Merton and Wandsworth and year round tennis coaching for children and young people.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,596,000
Latest Expenditure
£4,762,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,559,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £37,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,762,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £53,000
Grants to Institutions £4,044,000
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
£4,596,000
£4,762,000£4,762,000£1,495,000£1,495,00013 / 0
2024
£4,305,000
£4,539,000£4,539,000£1,587,000£1,587,00013 / 0
2023
£4,167,000
£3,903,000£3,903,000£1,759,000£1,759,00019 / 0
2022
£3,142,907
£3,219,224£3,219,224£1,477,000£1,450,00015 / 0
2021
£2,510,000
£2,674,000£2,674,000£1,806,000£1,140,0004 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wimbledon Foundation

What does The Wimbledon Foundation do?

Grant making / charitable donations, primarily to charities in the London Boroughs of Merton & Wandsworth as well as to national, international and tennis related charities. The Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative which provides tennis coaching via visits to primary schools in Merton and Wandsworth and year round tennis coaching for children and young people.

How much income did The Wimbledon Foundation report in 2025?

The Wimbledon Foundation reported total income of £4.60m and reported expenditure of £4.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Wimbledon Foundation?

The Wimbledon Foundation has a program ratio of 103.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Wimbledon Foundation registered as a charity?

The Wimbledon Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2014 as charity number 1156996. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Wimbledon Foundation?

The Wimbledon Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is HENRY BRUCE WEATHERILL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wimbledon Foundation operate?

The Wimbledon Foundation operates across 2 areas: Merton and Wandsworth.

Is The Wimbledon Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Wimbledon Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156996.

Details

Address
THE WIMBLEDON FOUNDATION
CHURCH ROAD
WIMBLEDON
SW19 5AE
Registration Date
9 May 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047040
Charity Number
1156996

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Trustees

HENRY BRUCE WEATHERILL Chair
Anne V K Bretherton MBE
Deborah Anne Jevans
Kevin Havelock
Ruth Victoria Shaw
Samantha Jayne Olsen
Sir Keith Onyema Ajegbo OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
SIR NICHOLAS YOUNG

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14 May 2026
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