Qed Foundation Limited
Analysis
Qed Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford. It was registered in October 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02553828). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Qed Foundation Limited reported income of £296k and spending of £506k, spending 171% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £959k to £296k (-69%), an average of -25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Qed Foundation Limited sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Broxtowe Women's Project Limited (£295k), Job Change (£301k) and The Clare Foundation Ltd (£293k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Improving the educational, social and economic circumstances of the most disadvantaged communities in the UK - particularly those of Bangladeshi, Indian or Pakistani origin who are struggling against disproportionately high levels of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination of various kinds - and contributiong to a society based on the principles of equality, diversity and social justice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe Women's Project Limited | Coventry | £295k |
| Job Change | West Midlands | £301k |
| The Clare Foundation Ltd | Buckinghamshire | £293k |
| Young Lives Consortium | West Yorkshire | £302k |