Foundations for Hope
Analysis
Foundations for Hope is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Borehamwood. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08339515). It says it makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Foundations for Hope reported income of £198k and spending of £134k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Foundations for Hope sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The West Wales Grand Charity (£198k), Emdee Charitable Trust (£198k) and Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil Ltd (£198k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The prevention of relief of poverty in particular in the Middle East and Africa by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The West Wales Grand Charity | Dyfed | £198k |
| Emdee Charitable Trust | London | £198k |
| Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil Ltd | Mid Glamorgan | £198k |
| Netherfield Forum | Nottingham | £198k |