The Chesterton House Foundation
Analysis
The Chesterton House Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in September 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. 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 Chesterton House Foundation reported income of £20k and spending of £14k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £6,083 to £20k (+225%), an average of +80% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 91%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, The Chesterton House Foundation sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Penelope Martin Charitable Trust (£20k), Bristol Round Table Charitable Trust (£20k) and The Avenue Friendship Club (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The charity will make grants to individuals and organisations whom the trustees consider are worthy of support in accordance with the charitable objectives. These are likely to include (but not be restricted to) charities operating in the local area (North Leicestershire), and will be able to demonstrate a clear need and effective use of any grants made. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Penelope Martin Charitable Trust | Leeds | £20k |
| Bristol Round Table Charitable Trust | Bristol | £20k |
| The Avenue Friendship Club | Tyne And Wear | £20k |
| The Newcore Foundation | London | £20k |