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The Helvellyn Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation that is funded by the Holmes family. It provides grants to organisations that contribute to its vision of a world where nature is thriving and everyone cares for it. It was founded in March 2020 by Bill Holmes and his two daughters Lauren and Becky.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Helvellyn Foundation with a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Helvellyn Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Wilmslow, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is 1190948. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £750K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Helvellyn Foundation's registered charity number is 1190948. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Helvellyn Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The Helvellyn Foundation is located in Wilmslow, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Helvellyn Foundation has £750K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Helvellyn Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a CIO. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £750K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Helvellyn 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Helvellyn Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Helvellyn Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation that is funded by the Holmes family. It provides grants to organisations that contribute to its vision of a world where nature is thriving and everyone cares for it. It was founded in March 2020 by Bill Holmes and his two daughters Lauren and Becky. The Helvellyn Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of £750K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
The Helvellyn Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1190948.
You can verify The Helvellyn 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. 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.
Contact The Helvellyn Foundation directly for current donation methods. 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.
Donations to The Helvellyn 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 Helvellyn Foundation is based in Wilmslow. 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 Helvellyn Foundation was first registered in 2020, making it approximately 6 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.
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. The Helvellyn Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
The Helvellyn 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 Helvellyn 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
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Officers & trustees (3)
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3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about The Helvellyn Foundation
- What is The Helvellyn Foundation?
- The Helvellyn Foundation is a health cio based in Wilmslow, United Kingdom. The Helvellyn Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation that is funded by the Holmes family. It provides grants to organisations that contribute to its vision of a world where nature is thriving and everyone cares for it. It was founded in March 2020 by Bill Holmes and his two daughters Lauren and Becky.
- When was The Helvellyn Foundation founded?
- The Helvellyn Foundation was founded in 2020.
- Where is The Helvellyn Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Wilmslow, United Kingdom.
- What is The Helvellyn Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Helvellyn Foundation trustworthy?
- The Helvellyn Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Helvellyn Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 1190948 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Helvellyn Foundation's website?
- https://thehelvellynfoundation.com
- Are donations to The Helvellyn 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.