Chew's Foundation at Dunstable
Analysis
Chew's Foundation at Dunstable is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedfordshire. It was registered in July 1961, 65 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Chew's Foundation at Dunstable reported income of £51k and spending of £56k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £36k to £51k (+42%), an average of +9.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Chew's Foundation at Dunstable sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Birkdale Community Hub and Library (£51k), St Peter's Children and Young People's Activities Group (£51k) and John Edgar Memorial Trust (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide grants and financial assistance for educational purposes to young people, within the Dunstable area, whose parents are in sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and other Christian churches. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Chews House and the Old Library (now The Little Theatre).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Community Hub and Library | Merseyside | £51k |
| St Peter's Children and Young People's Activities Group | London | £51k |
| John Edgar Memorial Trust | Winchester | £51k |
| Waltham Forest Scout District | London | £51k |