The Badur Foundation
Analysis
The Badur Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07657300). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Badur Foundation reported income of £2.6m and spending of £901k, leaving 65% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £4.2m to £2.6m (-40%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 208%. Over the whole period it spent 34% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Badur Foundation sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Laing Charitable Trust (£2.5m), Kharis Ministries (£2.6m) and Pec Trust (£2.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 52% and investments 48%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 1.1%. Grants to other organisations totalled £275k. Reserves of £34.9m would cover about 457 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 52%
- Investments 48%
In the charity's own words
The Foundation's primary aim is to tackle poverty and inequality, along with addressing environmental challenges for a fairer future. It supports grassroots organisations that help those who are marginalised or disadvantaged in society, in order to improve their future prospects and those of their communities. It also assists charities and social enterprises trying to overcome social exclusion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Laing Charitable Trust | London | £2.5m |
| Kharis Ministries | London | £2.6m |
| Pec Trust | Plymouth | £2.5m |
| Christian Solidarity International | Surrey | £2.6m |