The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is independently audited and has a strong track record of careful and efficient use of funds.
Our independence
The Foundation’s income is broadly split between philanthropic and corporate donations. We have a trading subsidiary for our corporate membership income and associated operating costs. This allows us to work closely with the most influential businesses while maintaining our independence. Independence allows us to set ambitious targets and provides the neutrality required to be trusted as a thought leader in international spaces, such as the G7 and G20. The Trustees monitor fundraising activities.
From the philanthropic community, the Charity receives both unrestricted (core) and project funding. We continue to seek opportunities to increase core and project funding from individual donors, trusts, and grant-awarding bodies.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the Charity Commission website.
Reports and Accounts
For more detailed financial information, please see our reports and accounts:
2024-25
2023-24
Registrations and Compliance
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK registered charity (Charity No. 1130306) and a company limited by guarantee.
OSCR Registration No. (Scotland): SC043120
Company No.: 6897785
Ellen MacArthur Foundation ANBI RSIN (Netherlands): 8257 45 925
As an organisation with a global mission, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation works on strategic impact projects across the globe and has offices in a number of locations. Our sister organisations include:
Ellen MacArthur Foundation USA, Inc. (EIN 47-4574639)
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Brasil (CNPJ nº 26.779.771/0001-12)
Ellen MacArthur Foundation (UK) Beijing Representative Office
Our USA and Brasil Foundations are overseen by their own Boards to comply with the charitable requirements of those jurisdictions.
Learn more about our governance and leadership.
