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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGarfield Weston Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its registration number is 230260. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £165M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Garfield Weston Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Garfield Weston Foundation is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Based on official tax filings, Garfield Weston Foundation has £165M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £275K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Garfield Weston Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £165M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Garfield Weston 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.
Garfield Weston Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Garfield Weston Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among community development charities registered in United Kingdom: Garfield Weston Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £165M is well above the peer average of £275K.
Garfield Weston Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
PositiveGarfield Weston Foundation Awards £250,000 To Cambridge Arts Theatre Redevelopment - BroadwayWorld
Garfield Weston Foundation donates landmark £6m to BHF to tackle heart failure - British Heart Foundation
British Heart Foundation receives largest donation - Third Sector
British Heart Foundation receives largest philanthropic gift in its history - Civil Society Media
The Garfield Weston Foundation invests £5m in world-class research facilities - John Innes Centre
"TP1 will enable us to grow over a million plants each year and test crops under future climate scenarios" - Vertical Farm Daily
£1.2bn wiped off value of Weston family’s stake in Primark owner - The Times
Paperweight Trust awarded grant from Garfield Weston Foundation - Jewish News
Colchester's Jumbo water tower gets £200,000 donation - BBC
Final Month to Apply for 2026 Weston Charity Awards Offering £22k Support Packages - Sunderland Magazine
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Garfield Weston Foundation
- What is Garfield Weston Foundation?
- Garfield Weston Foundation is a community development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. supporting charities across the UK with grant funding
- When was Garfield Weston Foundation founded?
- Garfield Weston Foundation was founded in 1964.
- Where is Garfield Weston Foundation located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Garfield Weston Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Garfield Weston Foundation trustworthy?
- Garfield Weston Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Garfield Weston Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 230260 (United Kingdom).
- What is Garfield Weston Foundation's website?
- https://www.garfieldweston.org
- Are donations to Garfield Weston 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.