The Baring Foundation
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To improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination. We aim to achieve this through making grants to strengthen voluntary sector organisations which serve them directly or indirectly and by the added value we bring to this.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Baring Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1969, it predates 90% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 723 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 885 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BARING FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BARING 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.
THE BARING 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 & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
15 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Baring Foundation
The Baring Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its registration number is 258583. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £7M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Based on official filings, The Baring Foundation has £7M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination. We aim to achieve this through making grants to strengthen voluntary sector organisations which serve them directly or indirectly and by the added value we bring to this. The Baring Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1969.
The Baring 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is 258583.
The Baring Foundation's registered charity number is 258583. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Baring Foundation is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
The Baring Foundation is based in London in England. 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.
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Quick facts about The Baring Foundation
- What is The Baring Foundation?
- The Baring Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. To improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination. We aim to achieve this through making grants to strengthen voluntary sector organisations which serve them directly or indirectly and by the added value we bring to this.
- When was The Baring Foundation founded?
- The Baring Foundation was founded in 1969.
- Where is The Baring Foundation located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Baring Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £6.7 million. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Baring Foundation trustworthy?
- The Baring Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Baring Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 258583 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Baring Foundation's website?
- https://www.baringfoundation.org.uk
- Are donations to The Baring 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.