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Families Forward

Families Forward are dedicated to helping parents and children cope with the aftermath of separation and divorce. Our expert team of social workers and experienced project workers have many years experience in helping children maintain their relationship with the parent or relative who does not live with them.

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Activities & Mission

Families Forward are dedicated to helping parents and children cope with the aftermath of separation and divorce. Our expert team of social workers and experienced project workers have many years experience in helping children maintain their relationship with the parent or relative who does not live with them.

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

Latest Income
£127,553
Latest Expenditure
£94,793

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 74.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 74.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£127,553
£94,7930 / 5
2024
£105,169
£103,4590 / 5
2023
£110,577
£104,7990 / 5
2022
£108,639
£118,7080 / 10
2021
£99,356
£110,6090 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Families Forward

What does Families Forward do?

Families Forward are dedicated to helping parents and children cope with the aftermath of separation and divorce. Our expert team of social workers and experienced project workers have many years experience in helping children maintain their relationship with the parent or relative who does not live with them.

How much income did Families Forward report in 2025?

Families Forward reported total income of £128k and reported expenditure of £95k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Families Forward registered as a charity?

Families Forward was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 2010 as charity number 1139557. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Families Forward?

Families Forward is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rebecca Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Families Forward operate?

Families Forward operates across 3 areas: Bradford City, City Of Wakefield and Leeds City.

Is Families Forward a registered charity?

Yes — Families Forward is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139557.

Details

Address
CUTHBERTSON LAIRD GROUP
OAKTREE HOUSE
408 OAKWOOD LANE
LEEDS
LS8 3LG
Registration Date
29 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007231
Charity Number
1139557

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Trustees

Rebecca Roberts Chair
ALICE MURPHY
LISA PHILLIPS
Michael Wood
Mohammed Balal Butt
RICHARD SORTON
SaRA Sutcliffe
Shasta Ahmed

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