The Bradfield Foundation
Analysis
The Bradfield Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in April 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02491155). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Bradfield Foundation reported income of £655k and spending of £575k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £987k to £655k (-34%), an average of -9.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The Bradfield Foundation sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pasic (£653k), Beacon of Peace (£657k) and Home-Start Barnet (£647k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £150k. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £48k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 77%
- Legacies 23%
In the charity's own words
The Foundation's objects are to promote the charitable purpose of The Warden and Council of Saint Andrew's College, Bradfield and other charitable purposes connected or associated with the College. The main objective is to raise significant financial resources to underpin the College's activities. Funds are generated by appeals to parents, former pupils, trusts and commercial organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pasic | Nottingham | £653k |
| Beacon of Peace | Surrey | £657k |
| Home-Start Barnet | London | £647k |
| The Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust | Harrogate | £669k |