Ako Foundation
Charitable company · registered 2013
What the charity does
The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £70,219,000 | £85,641,000 |
| 31 December 2024 | £119,980,000 | £75,743,000 |
| 31 December 2023 | £117,443,000 | £46,747,000 |
| 31 December 2022 | £79,111,000 | £34,800,000 |
| 31 December 2021 | £268,458,000 | £41,123,000 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1151815
- Company number
- 08385711
- Registered
- 29 April 2013
- Latest income
- £70,219,000 (year to 31 December 2025)
- Latest spending
- £85,641,000
- Volunteers
- 4
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- One Newman Street, London, W1T 1PB
- Phone
- 02070702400
- Website
- akofoundation.org
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1151815.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
The objects of the charity are:(a) The advancement of education; (b) The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science; and(c) All other charitable purposes for the benefit of the public.charitable purpose has the meaning prescribed by the Charities Act.
Governing document: Memorandum and articles incorporated 01 feb 2013
Employees earning over £60,000
- £150,001–£200,000 · 1 employee
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Ako Foundation?
Ako Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1151815 and is also a company (number 08385711).
How much income does Ako Foundation have?
In the financial year ending 31 December 2025 the charity had an income of £70,219,000 and spent £85,641,000.
How many employees of Ako Foundation earn over £60,000?
1 employee received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.