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Rating for LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION

72/100 Clarity Score · 2 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

72/100

Clarity score

Needs improvement

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London · UK-wide · EC3M 4BS Reg 1145988 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION is a registered UK charity (1145988) working in children & youth across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION scores 72 out of 100 (2 stars). 4% average program spend (3-year average). Review the pillar breakdown below.

Overview

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION has a Clarity Score of 72 out of 100 on CharityCompare (2 stars, Needs improvement). Charity Commission registration number 1145988. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Children & youth. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £384m, with 4% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 13 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

72/100

2★ · Needs improvement

Cause spend

4%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

93/100

Finance beacon

Income

£384m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

13 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£690.7 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 0% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

93/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 9 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

70% 7/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Financial Health metrics for LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

100% 13 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

0% 39% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

50/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

0% 4% · 0/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Community Support metrics for LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

0% Not reported · 0/10 pts

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Clarity Score

72/100 total · Needs improvement · 2 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

93/100
Accountability & Transparency
83/100
Financial Health
50/100
Financial Efficiency
0/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

93/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight9 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies7/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Reserves (months of cash)13 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets39% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

50/100

Program expense ratio4% · 0/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratioNot reported · 0/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £384m
Total expenditure £360m
Charitable activities £6.6m 2%
Fundraising £437k 0%
Governance & admin £59k 0%
2%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £360m spent

  • Charitable activities2%
  • Fundraising0%
  • Governance0%
  • Other spending98%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    9 trustees on the Charity Commission register

Fundraising Regulator

Status not yet checked

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 1145988

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

View on Charity Commission →

Trustees & officers

  • THOMAS THUNE ANDERSEN Chair · since 2012
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao since 2018
  • Dame Una Noelle O'Brien since 2021
  • Marina May Wyatt since 2023
  • Madhavi Rani Koya since 2023
  • Dr Paula Louise Haynes since 2024
  • Professor Sir Peter George Bruce since 2025
  • Professor Dracos Vassalos since 2025
  • Matthias Altendorf since 2026
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £249200k £498400k £747600k £996800k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £384,458k Spending 2021: £360,495k Cause spend 2021: £6,570k Income 2022: £996,514k Spending 2022: £599,864k Cause spend 2022: £18,541k Income 2023: £560,401k Spending 2023: £550,107k Cause spend 2023: £21,899k Income 2024: £572,056k Spending 2024: £589,640k Cause spend 2024: £23,895k Income 2025: £691,735k Spending 2025: £662,433k Cause spend 2025: £23,824k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
72/100 (2★)
Income
£384m
Cause spend
4% of expenditure
Reg number
1145988
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
13 months
Trustees
9
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION's charity rating? +

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION scores 72 out of 100 on CharityCompare (2 stars — Needs improvement). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1145988. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION's Charity Commission registration number? +

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION's registration number is 1145988. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145988

How much income does LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION receive? +

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION reported £384m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 4% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 0% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 0%.

Are LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION based? +

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION is listed at London · UK-wide · EC3M 4BS and operates UK-wide, focused on children & youth.

How does CharityCompare score LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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No. CharityCompare provides independent scores and facts from official filings. We do not tell you where to donate or earn commission from charities.

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