# The 43 largest foundations in England

Tamtam tracks 43 foundations headquartered in England. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Arup, Lloyd's Register and Wellcome Trust. Their median headcount is 227. Half of them were founded in 1953 or later. The most common headquarters are London (23), Cambridge (2) and Gateshead (2).

This selection of foundations in England includes large organizations and mid-sized firms. They operate across various sectors, from engineering and design to non-profit activities and international development. Notable examples include Arup, a global design and consulting firm focused on sustainable development, and Lloyd's Register, which provides engineering and technology services for critical infrastructure. The Wellcome Trust supports discovery research in health, while Crown Paints manufactures professional and DIY finishes.

A significant pattern among these foundations is their strong presence in London, with many headquartered in the capital. Several organizations, such as Trinity House, a maritime charity founded in 1514, and Crown Agents, established in 1833 for international development, have long histories, indicating a tradition of enduring institutional presence in England.

🇬🇧 England · 43 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Arup](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arup) (arup.com)<br>A global collective of designers and consultants dedicated to sustainable development, collaborating with clients to shape a better world using technology and imagination | Design Services | 🇬🇧 London | 26,193 | 1946 |
| 2 | [Lloyd's Register](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lloyd-s-register) (lr.org)<br>Provides professional engineering and technology services to improve safety and performance of critical infrastructures worldwide, supporting engineering research and education. | Maritime Transportation | 🇬🇧 London | 5,881 | 1760 |
| 3 | [Wellcome Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wellcome-trust) (wellcome.org)<br>Global charitable foundation supporting discovery research in life, health, and wellbeing, addressing mental health, climate, and infectious diseases. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 1,468 | 1936 |
| 4 | [The Social Mobility Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-social-mobility-foundation) (socialmobility.org.uk)<br>Opens opportunities for young people with fewer options through professional development programmes and campaigns for systemic change to break down social barriers. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 1,408 | 2006 |
| 5 | [Crown Paints](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crown-paints) (crownpaints.com)<br>Leading independent UK paint manufacturer specializing in professional and DIY finishes, known for quality and reliability in colors, wood stains, and performance | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Darwen | 866 |  |
| 6 | [Laidlaw Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laidlaw-foundation) (laidlawfoundation.com)<br>The foundation invests in education for the underprivileged, supports academic programs, scholarships, and facilities to empower a new generation of leaders | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇬🇧 London | 746 |  |
| 7 | [Pell Frischmann](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pell-frischmann) (pellfrischmann.com)<br>Specialist advisory and technical consultancy focused on sustainable solutions in built and natural environments, delivering innovative projects for communities. | Civil Engineering | 🇬🇧 London | 705 | 1926 |
| 8 | [IFRS Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ifrs-foundation) (ifrs.org)<br>An independent organization overseeing standard-setting bodies for accounting and sustainability, ensuring the development and promulgation of global standards for financial reporting | Accounting | 🇬🇧 London | 592 | 2001 |
| 9 | [Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/charities-aid-foundation-caf) (cafonline.org)<br>A leading charity and bank connecting organizations, individuals, and institutions to ensure everyone has a stake in the future | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 566 | 1924 |
| 10 | [Nesta](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nesta) (nesta.org.uk)<br>A UK charity focused on innovating solutions for social issues, changing lives for the better through design, testing, and scaling | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 539 | 1998 |
| 11 | [Trinity House](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/trinity-house) (trinityhouse.co.uk)<br>A maritime charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers, providing education, support, and aids to navigation services for mariners' safety and welfare | Maritime Transportation | 🇬🇧 London | 517 | 1514 |
| 12 | [Crown Agents](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crown-agents) (crownagents.com)<br>An international development organization offering expertise in supply chain, fund management, program design, training, and more to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity worldwide | International Trade and Development | 🇬🇧 London | 497 | 1833 |
| 13 | [The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-duke-of-edinburgh-s-international-award-foundation) (intaward.org)<br>Global non-formal education framework recognizing young people's achievements outside of academia, aiming to reach 79m youth by 2023, with a focus on at-risk communities | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 430 | 1956 |
| 14 | [Andrews Property Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/andrews-property-group) (andrewsonline.co.uk)<br>A prominent property specialist in Southern England with 47 branches, offering sales, lettings, mortgage advice, and charitable contributions to communities | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 Keynsham | 415 | 1946 |
| 15 | [Eric Wright Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eric-wright-group) (ericwright.co.uk)<br>Award-winning property and construction services provider, including civil engineering, commercial development, housing, facilities management, and building consultancy for public and private sectors. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Preston | 408 | 1923 |
| 16 | [Raspberry Pi Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/raspberry-pi-foundation) (raspberrypi.org)<br>Enable young people to realize their full potential through computing and digital technologies, fostering knowledge, skills, and confidence for creative problem-solving and ethical tech use. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 Cambridge | 376 | 2008 |
| 17 | [TGW Northern Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tgw-northern-europe) (tgw-group.com)<br>Global logistics company providing award-winning supply chain solutions with patented technology, expert team, and lifetime service support for clients worldwide | Warehousing and Storage | 🇬🇧 Market Harborough | 376 | 2007 |
| 18 | [The Health Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-health-foundation) (health.org.uk)<br>An independent charity working to improve health and healthcare in the UK through grants, research, policy analysis, and collaboration for a healthier population | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 376 |  |
| 19 | [The Percy Hedley Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-percy-hedley-foundation) (linktr.ee)<br>Providing a range of education, day services, residential support, and training for individuals with disabilities to live, learn, and thrive | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne | 372 | 1953 |
| 20 | [Whitgift School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/whitgift-school) (whitgift.co.uk)<br>A British independent day and boarding school in South Croydon, London, educating approximately 1,500 boys aged 10 to 18 with a strong focus on scholarships and bursaries | Education Administration Programs | 🇬🇧 South Croydon | 329 | 1596 |
| 21 | [Motability Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/motability-foundation) (motabilityfoundation.org.uk)<br>A charity foundation that funds, supports, researches, and innovates to provide access to transport for disabled individuals through grants and partnerships | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 Harlow | 240 | 1977 |
| 22 | [Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve & Howletts Wild Animal Park](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/port-lympne-hotel-and-reserve-and-howletts-wild-animal-park) (aspinallfoundation.org)<br>Award-winning wild animal parks in Kent, working with a leading conservation charity Breeding rare and endangered animals, offering safari experiences and unique accommodations | Travel Arrangements | 🇬🇧 Nr Hythe | 227 | 1975 |
| 23 | [Rhodes Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rhodes-trust) (rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk)<br>An organization at Oxford University that identifies and nurtures outstanding individuals worldwide who are motivated to create change | Education Administration Programs | 🇬🇧 Oxford | 225 | 1903 |
| 24 | [The Brendoncare Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-brendoncare-foundation) (brendoncare.org.uk)<br>A registered charity in the South of England improving older people's quality of life through care homes, extra care facilities, and social clubs | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇬🇧 Winchester | 190 | 1984 |
| 25 | [Alexandra Palace and Park](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alexandra-palace-and-park) (alexandrapalace.com)<br>An iconic venue with event spaces, ice rink, and parkland, dedicated to providing entertainment, recreation, and cultural experiences for the public | Entertainment Providers | 🇬🇧 London | 183 | 1873 |
| 26 | [Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/education-endowment-foundation-eef) (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk)<br>Dedicated charity breaking link between family income and education attainment by supporting schools to improve teaching and learning through evidence-based methods | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 183 | 2011 |
| 27 | [King Edward's School, Birmingham](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/king-edward-s-school-birmingham) (kes.org.uk)<br>An HMC independent day school for boys aged 11-18, founded in 1552, known for its leading education in the UK | Primary and Secondary Education | 🇬🇧 Birmingham | 183 | 1552 |
| 28 | [Guy's & St Thomas'​ Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/guy-s-and-st-thomas-foundation) (gsttfoundation.org.uk)<br>An independent charitable foundation investing in a healthier society by supporting people and ideas for more equitable health outcomes | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 166 |  |
| 29 | [Leeds Castle](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/leeds-castle) (leeds-castle.com)<br>An iconic tourism and hospitality destination in Kent, offering a unique experience with events, attractions, corporate meetings, weddings, and luxurious accommodation | Travel Arrangements | 🇬🇧 Maidstone | 159 | 1119 |
| 30 | [Kavli UK Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kavli-uk-limited) (kavli.co.uk)<br>A UK-based food manufacturer producing Primula spreadable cheese, snacks, and dips, as well as Castle MacLellan pâté, for supermarkets and beyond | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Gateshead | 132 | 1929 |
| 31 | [Fondation CHANEL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fondation-chanel) (fondationchanel.org)<br>Empowering women and girls to have control over their futures and shape their own destinies | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇬🇧 London | 86 | 2011 |
| 32 | [Shuttleworth Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shuttleworth-trust) (shuttleworth.org)<br>This company operates a historic house venue for weddings and conferences, houses a vintage aircraft collection, and offers educational programs | Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos | 🇬🇧 Nr Biggleswade | 68 |  |
| 33 | [The Leverhulme Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-leverhulme-trust) (leverhulme.ac.uk)<br>A leading provider of research funding in the UK since 1925, supporting grants, scholarships, fellowships, and projects across all academic disciplines | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 66 | 1925 |
| 34 | [Primula](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/primula) (primula.co.uk)<br>A leading family brand known for squeezy cheese tubes, Primula produces delicious spreadable cheese, supporting charities and good causes worldwide | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Gateshead | 58 | 1924 |
| 35 | [Fulham Palace Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fulham-palace-trust) (fulhampalace.org)<br>Historic home of the Bishops of London since AD 704 featuring a house, garden, museum, and café, open daily with free admission | Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos | 🇬🇧 London | 51 | 2011 |
| 36 | [Windhorse Trading Ltd - Windhorse:Evolution](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/windhorse-trading-ltd-windhorse-evolution) (cbd.windhorse.biz)<br>A wholesale giftware company committed to ethical trading, sourcing products globally, and supporting charitable projects with a focus on Buddhist values | Wholesale | 🇬🇧 Cambridge | 45 | 1980 |
| 37 | [WOW - Women of the World](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wow-women-of-the-world) (thewowfoundation.com)<br>The organization runs WOW - Women of the World Festivals globally to promote gender equality, amplify women's voices, and empower women and girls | Entertainment Providers | 🇬🇧 London | 30 | 2018 |
| 38 | [Wordsworth Grasmere](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wordsworth-grasmere) (wordsworth.org.uk)<br>Preserving the legacy of William Wordsworth through his works and the writings of other Romantic period artists at Grasmere | Museums | 🇬🇧 Grasmere | 25 |  |
| 39 | [Interogo Global Private Equity](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/interogo-global-private-equity) (interogo-gpe.com)<br>Global investment advisory firm within a Foundation-owned group, providing services for private equity investments, with a focus on long-term value creation and diversity | Investment Management | 🇬🇧 London | 23 | 1994 |
| 40 | [The Mason Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-mason-foundation) (masonfoundation.co.uk)<br>The Mason Foundation supports communities in becoming happier, healthier, and more active through The Mason Mile, a community-based walking program accessible to all | Community Services | 🇬🇧 Tunbridge Wells | 16 | 2017 |
| 41 | [Disruptive Capital Finance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/disruptive-capital-finance) (disruptivecapital.com)<br>A London-based private equity firm led by Edmund Truell, specializing in opportunistic investments and value creation in various sectors | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇬🇧 London | 12 |  |
| 42 | [Actionplus Foundation (UK)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/actionplus-foundation-uk) (actionplusfoundation.org)<br>Community-focused organization promoting HIV health and wellbeing in the UK and Ghana, empowering individuals to improve their lives and address other health conditions | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 10 | 1997 |
| 43 | [James Dyson Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/james-dyson-foundation) (jamesdysonfoundation.com)<br>An international charity inspiring the next generation of engineers through educational resources, workshops, design competitions, and medical research support in various regions | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇬🇧 Malmesbury | 10 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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