Paper Foundation

About Paper Foundation

Paper Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1172250). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 82/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), Paper Foundation reported a total income of £248,554 and total expenditure of £242,841, a spending ratio of 98% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, Paper Foundation describes its activities as follows: Located close to the historic James Cropper paper-mill in Burneside, a village in the English Lake District.Preserve and perpetuate knowledge and skills related to paper and associated artsProvide a living institution for paper devotees and practitionersCurate festivals and events making paper and associated arts exciting and accessible to broadest possible audience Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for Paper Foundation. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 97.7% of income spent on charitable work