Garfield Weston Foundation
Analysis
Garfield Weston Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in W1k 4qy. It was registered in May 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Garfield Weston Foundation reported income of £165.4m and spending of £130.8m, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £84.0m to £165.4m (+97%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Garfield Weston Foundation sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bridge House Estates (£42.6m), The London Early Years Foundation (£37.2m) and In Kind Direct (£35.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 100%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.2%. Grants to other organisations totalled £128.1m. Reserves of £70.1m would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Investments 100%
In the charity's own words
The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded, charitable grant-making foundation. Privately funded, it supports a wide range of charities across the UK. From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation aims to support organisations with effective solutions to helping those most in need. We accept applications all year round. See more at garfieldweston.org
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Estates | London | £42.6m |
| The London Early Years Foundation | London | £37.2m |
| In Kind Direct | London | £35.8m |