On Course Foundation
Analysis
On Course Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Richmond. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and armed forces/emergency service efficiency, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07267733). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, On Course Foundation reported income of £821k and spending of £753k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £425k to £821k (+93%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, On Course 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 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Slough Council for Voluntary Service (£821k), Robert Luff Foundation Limited (£823k) and The Bridge Project Sudbury (£821k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 98% and investments 2.5%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.5%. Reserves of £492k would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 98%
- Investments 2.5%
In the charity's own words
OCF provides long-term benefits for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen, women and veterans through the medium of golf. It provides golf familiarisation, skills and employment training, and then offers confidence-building practical training through work experience placements for those who wish to pursue full-time employment, which is a key element of physical and psychological recovery.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Slough Council for Voluntary Service | Berkshire | £821k |
| Robert Luff Foundation Limited | Middlesex | £823k |
| The Bridge Project Sudbury | Norwich | £821k |
| The Dash Charity | London | £824k |