Question 1

What is the mission of SHELL FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Shell Foundation mission is to  apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.

Question 2

What is the financial size of SHELL FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

SHELL FOUNDATION is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £30,989,091 and total expenditure of £45,778,458.

Question 3

How does SHELL FOUNDATION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 97.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.2% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of SHELL FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

SHELL FOUNDATION employs 42 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SHELL FOUNDATION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 51.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does SHELL FOUNDATION pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

SHELL FOUNDATION

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income Sources

Related Charities

THE BRITISH COUNCIL

United Learning LTD

CANCER RESEARCH UK

LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION

Frequently Asked Questions