The Foundation Foundation
Analysis
The Foundation Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08861248). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending January 2026, The Foundation Foundation reported income of £177k and spending of £122k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £84k to £177k (+110%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2025, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 110% 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, The Foundation Foundation sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Parapluie Flam (£177k), Harvard Global UK (£177k) and Kashmir Muslim Welfare Association of Leeds 11 (£177k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Foundation Foundation seeks to enhance the public's understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of art. It does this by providing grants to art galleries and museums, and providing studio space to artists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Parapluie Flam | East Sussex | £177k |
| Harvard Global UK | London | £177k |
| Kashmir Muslim Welfare Association of Leeds 11 | Yorkshire | £177k |
| Handbell Ringers of Great Britain | Hampshire | £177k |