Nilo Foundation
Analysis
Nilo Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 13261660). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Nilo Foundation reported income of £554k and spending of £589k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2025, income grew from £476k to £554k (+16%), an average of +5.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 98%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Nilo 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 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Low Moor Pre School (£554k), Armed Forces Education Trust (£555k) and Aanchal Women's Aid Ltd (£554k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £499k. It employed 1 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Other 0.0%
In the charity's own words
At NILO Foundation, we offer regenerative solutions to complex world issues, with a strong focus on developing human potential, building community and transitioning towards a just and sustainable economy. We aim for systems-change by accompanying charities over the long term, providing patient funding and strategic support to enhance capacity building. We do not receive unsolicited applications.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Low Moor Pre School | Wigton | £554k |
| Armed Forces Education Trust | Surrey | £555k |
| Aanchal Women's Aid Ltd | Ilford | £554k |
| The Institute of Licensing | Wells | £556k |