The Marris Foundation
Analysis
The Marris Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in June 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. 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 April 2026, The Marris Foundation reported income of £1.5m and spending of £48k, leaving 97% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 3.4% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The Marris Foundation sits at the 99th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Raise Your Hands (£1.4m), Hedley Foundation Limited (£1.5m) and The Sam and Bella Sebba Charitable Foundation (£1.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £43k. Reserves of £1.5m would cover about 367 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
General charitable objectives, typically supporting the south west of England
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Raise Your Hands | London | £1.4m |
| Hedley Foundation Limited | London | £1.5m |
| The Sam and Bella Sebba Charitable Foundation | London | £1.4m |
| Willow Green | Warrington | £1.5m |