# THE VARKEY FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1145119
- **Other names:** THE VARKEY GEMS FOUNDATION, VGF
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [07774287](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07774287)
- **Registered:** Dec. 16, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1145119


## Contact

- **Address:** C/O Sedulo, Office 605, Albert House, 256-260 Old Street, London
- **Postcode:** EC1V 9DD
- **Phone:** 07792578319
- **Email:** nicole.lui@varkeyfoundation.org
- **Website:** www.varkeyfoundation.org



## Activities

**Objects:** (1) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT;(2) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING;(3) SUCH OTHER PURPOSES THAT ARE CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES BOTH WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND ELSEWHERE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

**Activities:** The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Argentina
- Ghana
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £4445465 | £4398371 | £629208 | 29 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £3190291 | £3503349 | £493795 | 33 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £1674748 | £2164201 | £848748 | 34 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £3359405 | £3766887 | £1230456 | 36 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £2434021 | £3485537 | £1637938 | 60 |  |




## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Sunny Varkey |  | Dec. 16, 2011 |
| Marc Nicholas Fabian Boxser |  | Feb. 1, 2024 |