Family Action
Also known as: Family Welfare Association, Family Welfare Association Limited, Fna
To preserve and protect the good health (in particular the mental health) of children and families, other individuals and groups within the community and to provide services, advice and grants to children, adults and families.
Activities & Mission
To preserve and protect the good health (in particular the mental health) of children and families, other individuals and groups within the community and to provide services, advice and grants to children, adults and families.
Grants
Family Action makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £42,671,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £44,282,000 | £42,671,000 | £41,948,000 | £24,338,000 | £3,722,000 | 1018 / 400 |
| 2024 | £40,361,000 | £39,323,000 | £38,570,000 | £20,809,000 | £4,952,000 | 920 / 330 |
| 2023 | £39,001,000 | £36,913,000 | £36,297,000 | £20,673,000 | £5,281,000 | 856 / 350 |
| 2022 | £35,231,000 | £32,784,000 | £32,203,000 | £16,886,000 | £4,525,000 | 904 / 576 |
| 2021 | £41,068,000 | £38,113,000 | £37,576,000 | £12,855,000 | £4,213,000 | 890 / 460 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Family Action
What does Family Action do?
To preserve and protect the good health (in particular the mental health) of children and families, other individuals and groups within the community and to provide services, advice and grants to children, adults and families.
How much income did Family Action report in 2025?
Family Action reported total income of £44.28m and reported expenditure of £42.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Family Action?
Family Action has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Family Action registered as a charity?
Family Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 1972 as charity number 264713. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs Family Action?
Family Action is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Family Action operate?
Family Action operates across 2 areas: Isle Of Man and England And Wales.
Is Family Action a registered charity?
Yes — Family Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264713.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 7 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Family Welfare Association
- Family Welfare Association Limited
- Fna
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated