The Saye and Sele Foundation
Analysis
The Saye and Sele Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in October 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Saye and Sele Foundation reported income of £36k and spending of £37k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £28k to £36k (+27%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Saye and Sele 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 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ravenstone with Snibstone Village Institute (£36k), Oughtrington Community Centre (£36k) and Loxley Rooms (£36k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides grants for educational/life skills development and sport to children/young people under the age of 25. Provides building and recreation space in the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenstone with Snibstone Village Institute | Coalville | £36k |
| Oughtrington Community Centre | Cheshire | £36k |
| Loxley Rooms | Hope Valley | £36k |
| 7th Harlow Scout Group | Essex | £36k |