Swarovski Foundation
Analysis
Swarovski Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08325666). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Swarovski Foundation reported income of £3.0m and spending of £2.9m, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £1.8m to £3.0m (+73%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Swarovski Foundation sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% 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 "Off the Record" Youth Counselling Croydon (£3.0m), Ethar Relief (£3.0m) and St John's Approved Premises (£3.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 96%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £1.4m. Reserves of £2.4m would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 96%
- Investments 0.6%
- Other 3.8%
In the charity's own words
Established in 2013, the Swarovski Foundation brings focus to Swarovski's historical commitment to philanthropy by supporting charitable organisations and signature programmes to achieve positive social and environmental impact. Its mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods through education to reduce inequality by supporting initiatives that focus on Equity, Water, and Creativity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| "Off the Record" Youth Counselling Croydon | Croydon | £3.0m |
| Ethar Relief | Birmingham | £3.0m |
| St John's Approved Premises | West Yorskhire | £3.0m |
| The Bromley by Bow Centre | London | £3.0m |