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UK Fund For Charities

The charity provides grants to charitable causes throughout the world for the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, the advancement of religion and other such charitable purposes.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides grants to charitable causes throughout the world for the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, the advancement of religion and other such charitable purposes.

Grants

UK Fund For Charities is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£4,583,345
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,615,616
Latest Expenditure
£4,583,419

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.3%
% 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 £4,610,688
Charitable Activities £4,928
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,583,419
Raising Funds £0
Governance £74
Grants to Institutions £4,583,345
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,615,616
£4,583,419£4,583,419£70,863£70,8630 / 1
2024
£685,050
£658,803£658,803£37,316£38,8660 / 1
2023
£298,806
£311,8200 / 1
2022
£189,921
£175,4600 / 1
2021
£155,761
£159,8690 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about UK Fund For Charities

What does UK Fund For Charities do?

The charity provides grants to charitable causes throughout the world for the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, the advancement of religion and other such charitable purposes.

How much income did UK Fund For Charities report in 2025?

UK Fund For Charities reported total income of £4.62m and reported expenditure of £4.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was UK Fund For Charities registered as a charity?

UK Fund For Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 2003 as charity number 1097462. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs UK Fund For Charities?

UK Fund For Charities is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JILLIAN GAIL RITCHIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does UK Fund For Charities operate?

UK Fund For Charities operates across 7 areas, including Canada, France, India and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is UK Fund For Charities a registered charity?

Yes — UK Fund For Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097462.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 May 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3996040
Charity Number
1097462

Trustees

JILLIAN GAIL RITCHIE Chair
Dalene Swart
Kelvin Ronald Glen

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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