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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.

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
£1,114,022
Latest Expenditure
£1,428,186

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 128.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Charitable activities 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 £1,104,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,017
Other Income £5

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,428,186
Raising Funds £0
Governance £10,348
Grants to Institutions £1,249,141
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2021
£1,000,058
£419,898£419,898£2,660,876£2,660,8761 / 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 2024?

Woodsmith Foundation Limited reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Woodsmith Foundation Limited?

Woodsmith Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 128.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
Woodsmith Mine
Sneaton
WHITBY
North Yorkshire
YO22 5BF
Registration Date
13 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5052014
Charity Number
1163127

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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

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sirius Minerals Foundation Limited
  • York Potash Foundation

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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