The Martin Foundation
Analysis
The Martin Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2005, 21 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Martin Foundation reported income of £141k and spending of £73k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2025, income grew from £83 to £141k (+169594%), an average of +1093% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 2072410%. Over the whole period it spent 26% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Martin Foundation sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Horners Charity Fund (£141k), The Forgiveness Project (£141k) and Hiraddug Childcare (£141k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide assistance in areas deemed appropriate by Trustees. The promotion of education through the provision of awards to students, provision of advertising and other direct support on behalf of Independent Schools, along with assisting the local community through the support of local facilities and community events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Horners Charity Fund | 8 Little Trinity Lane | £141k |
| The Forgiveness Project | London | £141k |
| Hiraddug Childcare | Rhyl | £141k |
| The Modern Law Review Limited | London | £141k |