PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION
Activities
As described by the charity on the register
The foundation supports work in the UK and India. Its focus is on helping people to overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. It has a particular interest in supporting young people and a strong belief in the importance of the arts. It operates through grant making and related charitable activities.
Latest income
£50.7m
Expenditure
£50.7m
Financial year end
2025-03-31
Income & spending history
As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | £39.8m | £49.8m | |
| 2022-03-31 | £5.1m | £52.4m | |
| 2023-03-31 | £5.5m | £54.4m | |
| 2024-03-31 | £72.0m | £72.1m | |
| 2025-03-31 | £50.7m | £50.7m |
Latest detailed return
Year end 2025-03-31
Income mix
| Donations & legacies | £15k |
| Charitable activities | £6k |
| Trading | £0 |
| Investment income | £9.4m |
| Total income | £50.7m |
Spending
| Charitable spend | £41.4m |
| Raising funds | £9.3m |
| Grants to institutions | £34.4m |
| Governance | £106k |
| Total expenditure | £50.7m |
Balance sheet
| Reserves | £0 |
| Total funds | £880m |
| — restricted | £20k |
| — unrestricted | £0 |
| — endowment | £880m |
| Total assets | £880m |
| Cash | £522k |
People
| Employees | 57 |
Classification
The charity's own register classification
What it does
- General Charitable Purposes
- Education/training
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Other Charitable Purposes
Who it helps
- Children/young People
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- Other Defined Groups
How it works
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.