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The Wincott Foundation

The Foundation seeks to improve excellence in financial journalism through annual awards and research grants. It also holds an annual memorial lecture usually delivered by a leading economist.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation seeks to improve excellence in financial journalism through annual awards and research grants. It also holds an annual memorial lecture usually delivered by a leading economist.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£38,401
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
economic or community development and employment

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
£11,783
Latest Expenditure
£38,401

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 325.9%
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
£11,783
£38,4010 / 0
2024
£44,008
£45,8920 / 0
2023
£44,000
£44,6210 / 0
2022
£54,000
£52,0150 / 0
2021
£40,500
£44,6940 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wincott Foundation

What does The Wincott Foundation do?

The Foundation seeks to improve excellence in financial journalism through annual awards and research grants. It also holds an annual memorial lecture usually delivered by a leading economist.

How much income did The Wincott Foundation report in 2025?

The Wincott Foundation reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wincott Foundation registered as a charity?

The Wincott Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1969 as charity number 313770. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Wincott Foundation?

The Wincott 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 Wincott Foundation operate?

The Wincott Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wincott Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Wincott Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313770.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 June 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313770
Charity Number
313770

Trustees

Bernard Amponsah Mensah
Catherine Mary Atterbury Thomas
CHRISTOPHER HIRD
DANIEL EDWARD WINCOTT
DR BILL ROBINSON
Franklin Lionel Barber
Jane Martinson
Oliver Shah
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephanie Flanders
Also governs 1 other charity

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