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Wates Foundation Limited

To advance such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Directors may from time to time determine. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for grants.

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Activities & Mission

To advance such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Directors may from time to time determine. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for grants.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£654,244
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£584,366
Latest Expenditure
£654,244

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £584,366
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £630,019
Raising Funds £24,225
Governance £9,047
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
£584,366
£654,244£630,019£27,246,447£27,246,4476 / 0
2024
£598,336
£478,992£450,858£25,482,341£25,482,3414 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Wates Foundation Limited

What does Wates Foundation Limited do?

To advance such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Directors may from time to time determine. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for grants.

How much income did Wates Foundation Limited report in 2025?

Wates Foundation Limited reported total income of £584k and reported expenditure of £654k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wates Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

Wates Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 April 2023 as charity number 1202779. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Wates Foundation Limited?

Wates Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christian Norman Brodie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wates Foundation Limited operate?

Wates Foundation Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wates Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Wates Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202779.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 April 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5218245
Charity Number
1202779

Trustees

Christian Norman Brodie Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Alison Clare Price
Emily Ann King
Hugo Brodie
Jason Alexander Gordon Heynes
Jonathan Giles Macartney Wates

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