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Rating for GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION

87/100 Clarity Score · 3 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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87/100

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Good

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London · UK-wide · W1K 4QY Reg 230260 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION is a registered UK charity (230260) 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: GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION scores 87 out of 100 (3 stars). 100% average program spend (3-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.

Overview

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION has a Clarity Score of 87 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars, Good). Charity Commission registration number 230260. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £84m, with 100% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 8 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

87/100

3★ · Good

Cause spend

100%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

93/100

Finance beacon

Income

£84m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

8 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£485.5 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 1% 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 GARFIELD WESTON 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.

100/100

Financial Health metrics for GARFIELD WESTON 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% 8 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.

 100% 1% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

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

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

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

 100% 100% · 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% 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 GARFIELD WESTON 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

87/100 total · Good · 3 of 4 stars

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

93/100
Accountability & Transparency
100/100
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 oversight9 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies7/10 pts

Financial Health

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

100/100

Reserves (months of cash)8 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets1% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

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

100/100

Program expense ratio100% · 10/10 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

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £84m —
Total expenditure £99m —
Charitable activities £99m 100%
Fundraising £154k 0%
Governance & admin £603k 1%
100%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £99m spent

  • Charitable activities100%
  • Fundraising0%
  • Governance1%

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 230260

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

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Trustees & officers

  • KATE HOBHOUSE
  • JANA RUTH KHAYAT
  • SOPHIA MARY WESTON
  • ELIZA LOUISE MITCHELL
  • MELISSA BARON MURDOCH
  • GEORGE GARFIELD WESTON
  • GUY HOWARD WESTON since 2011
  • Geordie Campbell Dalglish since 2018
  • Alannah Elizabeth Cochrane since 2018
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.

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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 £41400k £82800k £124200k £165600k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £83,963k Spending 2021: £98,737k Cause spend 2021: £98,583k Income 2022: £84,004k Spending 2022: £90,948k Cause spend 2022: £90,765k Income 2023: £90,353k Spending 2023: £91,940k Cause spend 2023: £91,753k Income 2024: £110,302k Spending 2024: £101,992k Cause spend 2024: £101,731k Income 2025: £165,443k Spending 2025: £130,839k Cause spend 2025: £130,533k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
87/100 (3★)
Income
£84m
Cause spend
100% of expenditure
Reg number
230260
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
8 months
Trustees
9
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION's charity rating? +

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION scores 87 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars — Good). 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 GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 230260. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION's Charity Commission registration number? +

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION's registration number is 230260. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/230260

How much income does GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION receive? +

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION reported £84m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 100% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 0% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 1%.

Are GARFIELD WESTON 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 GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION based? +

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION is listed at London · UK-wide · W1K 4QY and operates UK-wide, focused on animals.

How does CharityCompare score GARFIELD WESTON 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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