The Paloma Foundation
Analysis
The Paloma Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Paloma Foundation reported income of £951k and spending of £10k, leaving 99% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 270%. Over the whole period it spent 0.9% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Paloma Foundation sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rowan Humberstone Limited (£951k), Brownhills Community Association Limited (£952k) and Lifehouse Church (£950k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 94% and investments 5.8%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £2.1m would cover about 2437 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 94%
- Investments 5.8%
In the charity's own words
The Paloma Foundation is yet to start operating but will be funded in due course by donations. It is intended that these donations will be used to acquire income producing UK commercial property investments with the aim of producing a regular source of income. This income will be used to make grants in accordance with the Charitable Objects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan Humberstone Limited | Cambridge | £951k |
| Brownhills Community Association Limited | Walsall | £952k |
| Lifehouse Church | Derbyshire | £950k |
| Ipswich and District Citizens Advice Bureau | Suffolk | £952k |