families for children trust

The charity supports children and young people. Families For Children Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Buckfastleigh and operates in Cornwall, Devon, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Voluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Fundraising

See where Families For Children Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Cornwall Devon Dorset Somerset Plymouth City Torbay

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,329,933

Latest Expenditure

£1,277,723

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £399,063

Charitable Activities £833,117

Other Trading £0

Investments £6,775

Other Income £90,978

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,249,217

Raising Funds £28,506

Governance £9,194

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2020	£1,329,933	£1,277,723	£1,249,217	£894,517	£0	37 / 62
2019	£1,546,484	£1,729,150	£1,678,070	£794,350	£521,797	47 / 63
2018	£1,617,369	£1,754,171	£1,697,556	£892,828	£628,539	49 / 69
2017	£1,889,761	£1,791,139	£1,742,406	£1,041,508	£744,557	48 / 41
2016	£1,662,970	£1,653,731	£1,617,628	£893,510	£839,451	48 / 30