The DHL UK Foundation
Analysis
The DHL UK Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staines upon Thames. It was registered in July 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02223373). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The DHL UK Foundation reported income of £579k and spending of £2.1m, spending 367% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £567k to £579k (+2.2%), an average of +0.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 408% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The DHL UK Foundation sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cinquefoil Trust (£579k), Carers Together Foundation (£579k) and The Churn Community Hub Ltd (£579k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99% and investments 1.4%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £36.7m would cover about 207 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 1.4%
In the charity's own words
Vision: Underserved young people in the UK access decent employment and thrive in their careers. Mission: We address inequalities and barriers that affect underserved young people in their access to employment. Together with our charity partners we build their aspirations and develop the skills they need to access employment and thrive in the world of work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Cinquefoil Trust | London | £579k |
| Carers Together Foundation | Redcar | £579k |
| The Churn Community Hub Ltd | Cirencester | £579k |
| Ngoko Charitable Trust | Tring | £579k |