Family Matters
Also known as: Family Matters (breaking the Cycle of Abuse)
To provide specialist therapeutic counselling, advocacy and casework support to survivors of sexual abuse, rape and exploitation in Kent and South East London. We help victims navigate the criminal justice system, access wider services and rebuild their lives.
Activities & Mission
To provide specialist therapeutic counselling, advocacy and casework support to survivors of sexual abuse, rape and exploitation in Kent and South East London. We help victims navigate the criminal justice system, access wider services and rebuild their lives.
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 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,436,975 | £1,049,474 | £1,046,664 | £1,073,378 | £256,199 | 28 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,177,650 | £995,468 | £990,825 | £685,877 | £107,000 | 27 / 5 |
| 2023 | £1,039,792 | £907,941 | £903,457 | £503,695 | £104,000 | 25 / 2 |
| 2022 | £974,073 | £791,652 | £788,496 | £371,844 | £0 | 22 / 2 |
| 2021 | £705,612 | £707,658 | £704,630 | £189,423 | £0 | 20 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Family Matters
What does Family Matters do?
To provide specialist therapeutic counselling, advocacy and casework support to survivors of sexual abuse, rape and exploitation in Kent and South East London. We help victims navigate the criminal justice system, access wider services and rebuild their lives.
How much income did Family Matters report in 2025?
Family Matters reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Family Matters?
Family Matters has a program ratio of 72.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Family Matters registered as a charity?
Family Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 1993 as charity number 1019861. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Family Matters?
Family Matters is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lynne Middleton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Family Matters operate?
Family Matters operates across 3 areas: Bexley, Kent and Medway.
Is Family Matters a registered charity?
Yes — Family Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1019861.
Details
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0PA
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Also Known As
- Family Matters (breaking the Cycle of Abuse)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated