Families For Children Trust
Also known as: Families for Children
Voluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Activities & Mission
Voluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2020.
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Families For Children Trust
What does Families For Children Trust do?
Voluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
How much income did Families For Children Trust report in 2020?
Families For Children Trust reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Families For Children Trust?
Families For Children Trust has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Families For Children Trust registered as a charity?
Families For Children Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 2002 as charity number 1093131. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Families For Children Trust?
Families For Children Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Timothy Allan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Families For Children Trust operate?
Families For Children Trust operates across 6 areas, including Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Families For Children Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Families For Children Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093131.
Details
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Buckfastleigh
TQ11 0EE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Families for Children
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated