The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Tessa Jowell Foundation

Registered charity 1213948 CIO Registered since 2025

Operates: Throughout England And Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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Board DNA

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6
trustees on the board
0.8y median 1y
average tenure
2y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
16.1y
average years in governance
4 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
4
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 6Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity 5The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 5Education/training 1General Charitable Purposes 1

Commercial experience

Professional services 5Arts and leisure 4Business services 4

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Contact

Websitehttps://www.tessajowellfoundation.org.uk/
Emailinfo@tesssajowellfoundation.org.uk
Phone07779101267
Address69 CLIFDEN ROAD, LONDON, E5 0LJ

Finances

No annual return history.

What it does

What

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Advocacy/advice/informationActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH FORMS OF BRAIN AND OTHER HARD TO TREAT CANCERS, PARTICULARLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY (A) PROVIDING FUNDING TO CHARITIES AND ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF CANCER CARE, PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND TREATMENT WITHIN NHS HOSPITALS (B) PROVIDING FUNDING AND PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO THE NATURE, CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF BRAIN CANCER AND OTHER HARD TO TREAT CANCERS (C) ASSISTING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CANCER TO ACCESS RESOURCES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO BETTER CARE AND WELLBEING 2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN BY A) PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES TO ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES WORKING IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT B) ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS, EDUCATORS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND FAMILIES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND REDUCE INEQUALITIES IN EARLY YEARS OUTCOMES 3) TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.

Governing document: CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 04 Jul 2025

Trustees (6)

6trustees
70median age
2aged 70+
Succession outlook: 2 of 6 trustees are aged 70 or over.

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