A charitable purpose. A public foundation.Registered charity 1112844

Journal / Our perspective

Purpose and stewardship
belong together.

A charitable aim is easier to understand when the public record and present position are clear.

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Editorial perspective · 20 October 2026

A foundation’s purpose describes what it exists to do. Stewardship concerns how its responsibilities are handled.

A broad purpose needs explanation

Paradox’s registered object is the advancement of all purposes charitable under the law of England and Wales. Its overview describes support for other charities through grants and donations.

The present position matters

Visitors also need to know whether a grant request can be made now. The filed report describes a pause in further applications while recovery matters are pursued. Presenting that position alongside the mission helps people understand the foundation without relying on assumptions.

Clarity is part of charitable responsibility.

Read the sources together

The registered object, trustee list, financial overview and filed report provide different pieces of the picture. This website links those sources and distinguishes historical purpose from current availability.

Follow the original records to explore the foundation’s purpose and reported position in more detail.

Read the public summary

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