Imos Foundation
Analysis
Imos Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in New Romney. It was registered in February 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, accommodation/housing and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Imos Foundation reported income of £20k and spending of £22k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £25k to £20k (-18%), an average of -4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Imos Foundation sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Charity of Annie Kew, Otherwise Sherwood House (£20k), The Compton's Yard Charitable Trust (£21k) and Baldock United Almshouse Charities (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The IMOS Foundation has many projects: a mural painting trail, ongoing European themed exhibitions and events, a Romney Marsh Flag and a Great Tapestry of Romney Marsh. We are developing a Sculpture Park and Memorial Garden at Hope All Saints, Romney Marsh and would like to develop a Heritage Centre. We continue to host Artists and Writers in Residence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Charity of Annie Kew, Otherwise Sherwood House | Lincs | £20k |
| The Compton's Yard Charitable Trust | Powys | £21k |
| Baldock United Almshouse Charities | Hertfordshire | £20k |
| The Berry Housing Trust | Kent | £21k |