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Rating for UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION

67/100 Clarity Score · 2 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

67/100

Clarity score

Needs improvement

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London · UK-wide · SE1 2AU Reg 1164887 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION is a registered UK charity (1164887) working in animals 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: UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION scores 67 out of 100 (2 stars). 98% average program spend (3-year average). Review the pillar breakdown below.

Overview

UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION has a Clarity Score of 67 out of 100 on CharityCompare (2 stars, Needs improvement). Charity Commission registration number 1164887. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £117m, with 98% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. 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

67/100

2★ · Needs improvement

Cause spend

98%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

93/100

Finance beacon

Income

£117m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£41.7 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 2% 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 UK ONLINE GIVING 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% 6 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.

33/100

Financial Health metrics for UK ONLINE GIVING 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.

0% Not stated · 0/15 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% 62% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

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

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

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

100% 98% · 10/10 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% 2p 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 UK ONLINE GIVING 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

67/100 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
33/100
Financial Health
100/100
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 oversight6 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies7/10 pts

Financial Health

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

33/100

Reserves (months of cash)Not stated · 0/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets62% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

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

100/100

Program expense ratio98% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency2p 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

UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £117m
Total expenditure £114m
Charitable activities £112m 98%
Fundraising £2.1m 2%
98%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £114m spent

  • Charitable activities98%
  • Fundraising2%

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)

    6 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 1164887

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

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Trustees & officers

  • Abigail Bulley since 2023
  • Richard Donner Chair · since 2023
  • Simon Mark Haslam since 2023
  • Kenneth Karest Lewela since 2024
  • Simon David Politzer since 2024
  • James Kliffen since 2025
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 £50100k £100200k £150300k £200400k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £117,235k Spending 2021: £113,633k Cause spend 2021: £111,551k Income 2022: £176,562k Spending 2022: £171,444k Cause spend 2022: £167,807k Income 2023: £182,573k Spending 2023: £180,140k Cause spend 2023: £176,982k Income 2024: £199,615k Spending 2024: £200,089k Cause spend 2024: £195,482k Income 2025: £166,341k Spending 2025: £165,896k Cause spend 2025: £160,501k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
67/100 (2★)
Income
£117m
Cause spend
98% of expenditure
Reg number
1164887
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
Trustees
6
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION's charity rating? +

UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION scores 67 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 UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1164887. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION's Charity Commission registration number? +

UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION's registration number is 1164887. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1164887

How much income does UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION receive? +

UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION reported £117m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 98% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 2% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 2%.

Are UK ONLINE GIVING 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 UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION based? +

UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION is listed at London · UK-wide · SE1 2AU and operates UK-wide, focused on animals.

How does CharityCompare score UK ONLINE GIVING 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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