Rio Ferdinand Foundation
Analysis
Rio Ferdinand Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harrow. It was registered in March 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07956602). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Rio Ferdinand Foundation reported income of £1.3m and spending of £1.2m, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £488k to £1.3m (+172%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Rio Ferdinand Foundation sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust (£1.3m), Core & Co Foundation (£1.3m) and The Wow Foundation (£1.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 62% and charitable activities 37%. Charitable activities took 88% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £374k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 30 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 62%
- Charitable activities 37%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
To offer positive activities to engage disadvantaged young people and communities; to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in developing life and social skills and to access training, education and employment. By supporting young people have a positive impact on society by tackling inequality and providing opportunities for social mobility.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust | London | £1.3m |
| Core & Co Foundation | Birmingham | £1.3m |
| The Wow Foundation | London | £1.3m |
| Jerwood Foundation | Ludlow | £1.3m |