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Family Groups Limited

Also known as: Al-Anon Family Groups U K and Eire

Family Groups Limited t/a Al-Anon Family Groups has been in operation since 1951. Al-Anon Family Groups has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organisation or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Support groups can be found throughout the UK.

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Activities & Mission

Family Groups Limited t/a Al-Anon Family Groups has been in operation since 1951. Al-Anon Family Groups has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organisation or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Support groups can be found throughout the UK.

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
£463,919
Latest Expenditure
£398,243

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £314,936
Charitable Activities £148,849
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,787
Other Income £44,769

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £374,538
Raising Funds £1,802
Governance £13,073
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£463,919
£398,2430 / 120
2024
£513,341
£376,340£374,538£723,213£723,2139 / 120
2023
£369,675
£350,0970 / 125
2022
£285,147
£350,6580 / 125
2021
£356,620
£267,0370 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Family Groups Limited

What does Family Groups Limited do?

Family Groups Limited t/a Al-Anon Family Groups has been in operation since 1951. Al-Anon Family Groups has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organisation or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Support groups can be found throughout the UK.

How much income did Family Groups Limited report in 2025?

Family Groups Limited reported total income of £464k and reported expenditure of £398k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Family Groups Limited?

Family Groups Limited has a program ratio of 73.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Family Groups Limited registered as a charity?

Family Groups Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 1973 as charity number 261622. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Family Groups Limited?

Family Groups Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Family Groups Limited operate?

Family Groups Limited operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Family Groups Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Family Groups Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 261622.

Details

Address
FAMILY GROUPS LIMITED
57B GREAT SUFFOLK STREET
LONDON
SE1 0BB
Registration Date
23 January 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
261622
Charity Number
261622

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Trustees

Annie Smirk
Anthony Benedict Smith
Dawn Scott
Elisabeth Pritchard
Jo'ann Thompson
Karen Murdoch
Lesley Connelly
Marie Therese McGhee
Nicola Denise Davies-Hall
Nicola Mercedes Lavis
Patricia Anne
Paul Stonebrook

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Al-Anon Family Groups U K and Eire

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