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The Brendoncare Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About The Brendoncare Foundation

Brendoncare's purpose is to support older people, and its principal activities are the development and management of care centres (of which it currently has ten), and volunteer-led friendship and well-being clubs (of which it currently has over 60), situated in the South of England.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 87

Red flags

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

Where every £1 goes

£0.99
Program expenses£0.99 (£27.7 million)
99% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Brendoncare Foundation is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £28M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Brendoncare Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

The Brendoncare Foundation is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Brendoncare Foundation has £28M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Brendoncare Foundation is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £28M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Brendoncare 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 Brendoncare Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the The Brendoncare 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.

Brendoncare's purpose is to support older people, and its principal activities are the development and management of care centres (of which it currently has ten), and volunteer-led friendship and well-being clubs (of which it currently has over 60), situated in the South of England. The Brendoncare Foundation is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: The Brendoncare Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £28M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The Brendoncare 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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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
99% 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 BRENDONCARE 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

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Alison Richardson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Alison R•••••••••
Trustee
DA
David J••• P••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr J••• E•••••••• W•••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr S•••• L•••••• H•••••••
Trustee
FA
Fay G••••••
Trustee
GO
Gordon M•••••• T••••••
Trustee
IA
Ian D•••• J•••••
Trustee
KA
Katherine S•••• C•••••••
Trustee
PE
Peter E•••• J••• F••••••
Trustee
PH
Philip D•••••
Trustee
PH
Phillip R••••• S••••
Trustee
PR
Professor L•••••• F••••••••••
Trustee
RI
Richard T•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

East Grinstead care home senior carer graduates as a nurse associate - SussexWorld
Apr 2026
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Brendoncare’s Patron HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh Opens New Knightwood Community Hub - thecareruk.com
Feb 2026
thecareruk.com
Duchess opens new community hub - Caring Times
Feb 2026
caring-times.co.uk
Duchess of Edinburgh plants hope at new community hub opening - Geo News
Feb 2026
www.geo.tv
Duchess Sophie heads to Hampshire to spotlight Brendoncare's work - Geo News
Feb 2026
www.geo.tv
Form filed
£27.8M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Future of local 'lifeline' for older adults secured by charitable trust - Andover Advertiser
Jul 2025
www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk
Form filed
£24.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£27.5M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£24.3M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£25.9M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Dementia friendly music club launched across Hampshire and Dorset - InYourArea
Feb 2021
www.inyourarea.co.uk
Brendoncare appoints Marianne Wanstall as chief executive - LaingBuisson News
Apr 2020
www.laingbuissonnews.com
Brendoncare appoints Marianne Wanstall as new CEO - Care Home Professional
Apr 2020
www.carehomeprofessional.com
The Countess opens a new care home and pioneering dementia service, Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill - The Royal Family
Jan 2019
www.royal.uk

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Brendoncare Foundation This page 83 £27.8 million 99%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 87 £56.2 million 86%
Target Housing Limited 87 £18.6 million 100%
The Duke of Edinburgh'S International Award Foundation 87 £15.1 million 80%
Saferworld 87 £19.4 million 98%

Sources and verification

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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Brendoncare Foundation

What is The Brendoncare Foundation?
The Brendoncare Foundation is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Brendoncare's purpose is to support older people, and its principal activities are the development and management of care centres (of which it currently has ten), and volunteer-led friendship and well-being clubs (of which it currently has over 60), situated in the South of England.
When was The Brendoncare Foundation founded?
The Brendoncare Foundation was founded in 1984.
Where is The Brendoncare Foundation located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Brendoncare Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Brendoncare Foundation trustworthy?
The Brendoncare Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Brendoncare Foundation's website?
https://www.brendoncare.org.uk
Are donations to The Brendoncare 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.