The Ramsey Foundation
Analysis
The Ramsey Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Huntingdon. It was registered in January 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Ramsey Foundation reported income of £49k and spending of £99k, spending 201% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £52k to £49k (-4.9%), an average of -1.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Ramsey Foundation sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 5th Christchurch (Highcliffe) Scout Group (£49k), Eritrean Community Centre (£49k) and Friends of Anstee Bridge (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1.advance education of young people under 252.provide land and buildings for use by a school3.provide items services and facilities for Abbey College Ramsey Cambs4.award prizes or other reward to pupils at the College5.give grants burseries or other payments to enable continuance in education and to assist entry into a profession trade or calling or travel abroad for education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Christchurch (Highcliffe) Scout Group | Christchurch | £49k |
| Eritrean Community Centre | London | £49k |
| Friends of Anstee Bridge | Middlesex | £49k |
| NTC School de Droomtorens | Oxford | £49k |