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Woodsmith Foundation Limited

Also known as: Sirius Minerals Foundation Limited, York Potash Foundation

When operational, the Foundation will make grants towards projects and individuals/organisations which match the criteria set out in the charitable objects of the approved Articles of Association. The charity is required to invest a proportion of its' income and to adhere to a maximum expenditure outside the 'area of interest' of 25% of income.

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Activities & Mission

When operational, the Foundation will make grants towards projects and individuals/organisations which match the criteria set out in the charitable objects of the approved Articles of Association. The charity is required to invest a proportion of its' income and to adhere to a maximum expenditure outside the 'area of interest' of 25% of income.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£1,100,518
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,610,443
Latest Expenditure
£1,287,013

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,600,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,428
Other Income £15

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,287,013
Raising Funds £0
Governance £10,931
Grants to Institutions £1,100,518
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
£1,610,443
£1,287,013£1,287,013£1,610,170£1,750,1703 / 0
2024
£1,114,022
£1,428,186£1,428,186£1,286,740£1,196,7404 / 0
2023
£1,009,166
£1,040,646£1,040,646£1,600,904£1,600,9044 / 0
2022
£1,000,123
£1,149,568£1,149,568£2,511,431£2,511,4311 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Woodsmith Foundation Limited

What does Woodsmith Foundation Limited do?

When operational, the Foundation will make grants towards projects and individuals/organisations which match the criteria set out in the charitable objects of the approved Articles of Association. The charity is required to invest a proportion of its' income and to adhere to a maximum expenditure outside the 'area of interest' of 25% of income.

How much income did Woodsmith Foundation Limited report in 2025?

Woodsmith Foundation Limited reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Woodsmith Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

Woodsmith Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2015 as charity number 1163127. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Woodsmith Foundation Limited?

Woodsmith Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Woodsmith Foundation Limited operate?

Woodsmith Foundation Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Woodsmith Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Woodsmith Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163127.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5052014
Charity Number
1163127

Trustees

Dr Elizabeth Walmsley
Also governs 1 other charity
IAN CAMERON SWALES
Jacqueline Flynn
Jonathan Dunn
Laura Mumford
Martin James Narey Sir
William Buxton Woods

Also Known As

  • Sirius Minerals Foundation Limited
  • York Potash Foundation

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