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The Benjamin Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About The Benjamin Foundation

Our aim is to provide high quality services and opportunities that significantly improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. We provide advice, support, counselling, information, supported accommodation, positive activities, parenting support, out of school and youth projects and re-use schemes.

Founded
Headquarters
Norwich
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.82
Program expenses£0.82 (£7.0 million)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Benjamin Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £9M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Benjamin Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The Benjamin Foundation is located in Norwich, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Benjamin Foundation has £9M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Benjamin Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £9M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Benjamin Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Benjamin Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our aim is to provide high quality services and opportunities that significantly improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. We provide advice, support, counselling, information, supported accommodation, positive activities, parenting support, out of school and youth projects and re-use schemes. The Benjamin Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: The Benjamin Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £9M is well above the peer average of £992K.

The Benjamin Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify The Benjamin Foundation in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to The Benjamin Foundation directly through its donation page (https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/support-us/donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, The Benjamin Foundation is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to The Benjamin Foundation are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The Benjamin Foundation is based in Norwich. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The Benjamin Foundation was first registered in 2008, making it approximately 18 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
82% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. The Benjamin Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

JA
James McCulloch
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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James M••••••••
Trustee
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Matthew J••• T•••••••
Trustee
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Samantha M••• M•••••••••
Trustee
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Samuel C•••••• M•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£8.7M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£8.7M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£8.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£7.4M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£6.6M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Benjamin Foundation This page 89 £8.7 million 82%
Praxis Community Projects 89 £3.2 million 97%
The Bridge Project 89 £4.7 million 98%
Citizens Advice Manchester 89 £8.3 million 100%
Metal Culture Limited 89 £1.1 million 99%
Manor Farm Community Association 89 £1.2 million 100%
Natural Breaks Limited 89 £4.3 million 100%
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust 89 £4.9 million 99%
Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation 89 £2.7 million 88%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 4 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Benjamin Foundation

What is The Benjamin Foundation?
The Benjamin Foundation is a education charitable company based in Norwich, United Kingdom. Our aim is to provide high quality services and opportunities that significantly improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. We provide advice, support, counselling, information, supported accommodation, positive activities, parenting support, out of school and youth projects and re-use schemes.
When was The Benjamin Foundation founded?
The Benjamin Foundation was founded in 2008.
Where is The Benjamin Foundation located?
Headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom.
What is The Benjamin Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Benjamin Foundation trustworthy?
The Benjamin Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Benjamin Foundation's website?
https://www.benjaminfoundation.co.uk
Are donations to The Benjamin Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.