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Walkabout Foundation UK

Walkabout Foundation restores dignity, freedom and independence by providing wheelchairs in the developing world and funding research to find a cure for paralysis.

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Activities & Mission

Walkabout Foundation restores dignity, freedom and independence by providing wheelchairs in the developing world and funding research to find a cure for paralysis.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£620,281
Latest Expenditure
£557,369

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £336,134
Charitable Activities £284,147
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £462,075
Raising Funds £95,294
Governance £34,878
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£620,281
£557,369£462,075£408,354£125,0004 / 50
2024
£652,944
£552,999£460,102£345,442£12,5004 / 50
2023
£524,697
£682,356£593,042£245,497£125,0004 / 50
2022
£488,551
£713,0030 / 15
2021
£958,896
£732,856£664,362£627,609£341,5084 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Walkabout Foundation UK

What does Walkabout Foundation UK do?

Walkabout Foundation restores dignity, freedom and independence by providing wheelchairs in the developing world and funding research to find a cure for paralysis.

How much income did Walkabout Foundation UK report in 2025?

Walkabout Foundation UK reported total income of £620k and reported expenditure of £557k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Walkabout Foundation UK registered as a charity?

Walkabout Foundation UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2011 as charity number 1140850. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Walkabout Foundation UK?

Walkabout Foundation UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAROLINA GONZALEZ BUNSTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Walkabout Foundation UK operate?

Walkabout Foundation UK operates across 7 areas, including Argentina, Haiti, India and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Walkabout Foundation UK a registered charity?

Yes — Walkabout Foundation UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140850.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017057
Charity Number
1140850

Trustees

CAROLINA GONZALEZ BUNSTER Chair
ADRIANA CHRYSSICOPOULOS
Alexander Cornelis van Holk
Fadi Abuali
Marina Nakano
Stefano Bonfiglio
Zeina Advani

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