Public Interest News Foundation
Analysis
Public Interest News Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12320800). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Public Interest News Foundation reported income of £613k and spending of £719k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £126k to £613k (+388%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 101%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Public Interest News Foundation sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Windsor Fellowship (£613k), Institute of Business Ethics (£617k) and Path (Yorkshire) Ltd (£604k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 97% and charitable activities 2.7%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Grants to other organisations totalled £190k. Reserves of £7,034 would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 97%
- Charitable activities 2.7%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) operates in the UK and works to promote public understanding and knowledge of the principles and practice of investigating, reporting and disseminating Public Interest News; promote citizenship and civic responsibility and encourage informed participation and engagement by the public; promote high standards of ethical conduct and best practice in journalism.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Fellowship | London | £613k |
| Institute of Business Ethics | London | £617k |
| Path (Yorkshire) Ltd | Leeds | £604k |
| Settled | Cardiff | £626k |