The Hyde Foundation
Analysis
The Hyde Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in June 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Hyde Foundation reported income of £78k and spending of £75k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14 to £78k (+558114%), an average of +764% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 392057%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Hyde Foundation sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tertis and Aronowitz International Viola Competitions (£78k), Parrabbola (£78k) and Rehearsal Orchestra (£78k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion in the beneficial area of education, art and musicImproving conditions of life for recreation or other leisure occupationAward of scholarships, bursaries and maintenance allowances for educational puposes.The granting of financial assistance, outfits,clothing, etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tertis and Aronowitz International Viola Competitions | Birmingham | £78k |
| Parrabbola | London | £78k |
| Rehearsal Orchestra | West Sussex | £78k |
| Ware Musical Theatre | Hertford | £78k |