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Vodafone Foundation

Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response.

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Activities & Mission

Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£14,044,667
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and 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 23 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,098,441
Latest Expenditure
£17,488,542

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £18,083,738
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,703
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,374,111
Raising Funds £114,431
Governance £309,176
Grants to Institutions £14,044,667
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£18,098,441
£17,488,542£17,374,111£3,018,667£3,018,6679 / 84
2025
£19,589,579
£20,839,121£20,665,194£2,421,621£2,319,6349 / 73
2024
£22,035,212
£18,440,516£18,395,384£3,731,705£3,600,4968 / 70
2023
£17,717,268
£21,951,617£21,809,315£157,766£22,9126 / 70
2022
£12,424,014
£8,220,150£8,070,449£4,275,763£4,275,7636 / 55

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vodafone Foundation

What does Vodafone Foundation do?

Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response.

How much income did Vodafone Foundation report in 2026?

Vodafone Foundation reported total income of £18.10m and reported expenditure of £17.49m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vodafone Foundation registered as a charity?

Vodafone Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2021 as charity number 1193984. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Vodafone Foundation?

Vodafone Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nick Land. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vodafone Foundation operate?

Vodafone Foundation operates across 23 areas, including Albania, Congo (Democratic Republic), Czech Republic and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Vodafone Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Vodafone Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193984.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177042
Charity Number
1193984

Trustees

Nick Land Chair
Avril Danica Haines
ELIZABETH FILKIN
Govinda Sateesh Kamath
Joakim Reiter
Maaike Helena De Bie
Maria Amparo Moraleda Martinez
Patricia Ithau
Ruth McGill
Sandra Breka
Also governs 1 other charity
Tarek Naman Alami

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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