UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
Our objective is to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the charity sector by maximising donor contributions to eligible charities, through a Donor Advised Fund. By operating with minimal administrative overheads, we can make it easier and more efficient for a broad demographic of donors to give, and worthy organisations to receive donations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received £161m in donations and granted £160.5m to charities, resulting in a net movement in funds of £348k. The trustees report that reserves at 31 March 2025 did not meet the set target, noting that most donations are restricted and the charity currently has minimal unrestricted funds allocated as a reserve fund to cover operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves at 31 March 2025 did not meet the set target, but will be built up in over the next year.” — page 11
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Richard Donnerchair
- Abigail Bulley
- James Kliffen
- Kenneth Karest Lewela
- Simon David Politzer
- Simon Mark Haslam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £166.3m | £165.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £199.6m | £200.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £182.6m | £180.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £176.6m | £171.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £117.2m | £113.6m |
Common questions
Is UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received £161m in donations and granted £160.5m to charities, resulting in a net movement in funds of £348k. The trustees report that reserves at 31 March 2025 did not meet the set target, noting that most donations are restricted and the charity currently has minimal unrestricted funds allocated as a reserve fund to cover operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include Howden Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howden Foundation | FY2025 | £78k | |
| Howden Foundation | FY2023 | £56k | People First Fund administration/disbursement |
| Howden Foundation | FY2022 | £19k | Matched funds for employee donations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £1.4m |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £125k |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £50k |
| COL-RENO LIMITED | 2 | £1k |
| BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE KASNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £340k |
| THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £165k |
| ZOREYA TZEDOKOS | 1 | £164k |
Charities like this
- UK GIVES LTD
- SHAREDIMPACT FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED
- GIVINGWORKS
- CHAPEL & YORK UK FOUNDATION LIMITED
- UK TOREMET LIMITED
- APTE LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | £166.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UK GIVES LTD | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHAREDIMPACT FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | £326k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GIVINGWORKS | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAPEL & YORK UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UK TOREMET LIMITED | £2.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |