The Lord Bamford Foundation
Analysis
The Lord Bamford Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Uttoxeter. It was registered in September 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Lord Bamford Foundation reported income of £307k and spending of £7,994, leaving 97% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £313k to £307k (-1.8%), an average of -0.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 23% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Lord Bamford Foundation sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Southgate District Scout Council (£307k), Space Science and Engineering Foundation (£308k) and Technology Strategy Roleplay (£306k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promoting or developing the science of mechanical engineering, in all its forms and in particular, research, for the benefit of the public, and promoting such other charitible purposes as the trustees see fit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate District Scout Council | London | £307k |
| Space Science and Engineering Foundation | London | £308k |
| Technology Strategy Roleplay | London | £306k |
| Worfield Caterpillars (2-5's) | Shropshire0 | £308k |