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Walcot Educational Foundation

Also known as: Lambeth Endowed Charities

Our area of benefit is coterminous with the London Borough of Lambeth (though we are an entirely independent foundation). We exist for the relief of poverty amongst Lambeth residents (mainly under 30 years of age) and we do this by promoting education (broadly defined). Our aim is to offer a 'hand up', not a 'hand out', and to 'tackle poverty by creating opportunity'.

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Activities & Mission

Our area of benefit is coterminous with the London Borough of Lambeth (though we are an entirely independent foundation). We exist for the relief of poverty amongst Lambeth residents (mainly under 30 years of age) and we do this by promoting education (broadly defined). Our aim is to offer a 'hand up', not a 'hand out', and to 'tackle poverty by creating opportunity'.

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
£3,162,568
Latest Expenditure
£4,708,185

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 71% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 369). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 42.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Social welfare 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 £7,575
Charitable Activities £25,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,129,593
Other Income £400

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,181,623
Raising Funds £1,526,562
Governance £454,637
Grants to Institutions £2,726,986
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
£3,162,568
£4,708,185£3,181,623£122,435,348£8,268,5908 / 2
2024
£3,241,291
£4,384,489£3,213,426£125,930,113£9,197,4567 / 2
2023
£3,806,347
£5,512,742£4,399,904£122,390,276£8,925,1188 / 1
2022
£3,041,761
£4,182,894£3,140,497£127,043,332£10,280,6027 / 0
2021
£3,129,672
£3,254,146£2,497,244£128,009,506£10,870,9647 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Walcot Educational Foundation

What does Walcot Educational Foundation do?

Our area of benefit is coterminous with the London Borough of Lambeth (though we are an entirely independent foundation). We exist for the relief of poverty amongst Lambeth residents (mainly under 30 years of age) and we do this by promoting education (broadly defined). Our aim is to offer a 'hand up', not a 'hand out', and to 'tackle poverty by creating opportunity'.

How much income did Walcot Educational Foundation report in 2025?

Walcot Educational Foundation reported total income of £3.16m and reported expenditure of £4.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Walcot Educational Foundation?

Walcot Educational Foundation has a program ratio of 100.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 369 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Walcot Educational Foundation registered as a charity?

Walcot Educational Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1973 as charity number 312800. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Walcot Educational Foundation?

Walcot Educational Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Walcot Educational Foundation operate?

Walcot Educational Foundation operates in Lambeth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Walcot Educational Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Walcot Educational Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312800.

Details

Address
Walcot Foundation
127 Kennington Road
London
SE11 6SF
Registration Date
4 October 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312800
Charity Number
312800

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Trustees

THE WALCOT & HAYLE'S TRUSTEE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Lambeth Endowed Charities

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