Fara Foundation
FARA has worked with abandoned and vulnerable children and young people in Romania, many with disabilities, since 1991. It aims to transform their lives by providing family-style homes, recovery and training in four residential centres, social support to promote school attendance in six villages and, in four centres, special needs education and specialist child therapy.
Activities & Mission
FARA has worked with abandoned and vulnerable children and young people in Romania, many with disabilities, since 1991. It aims to transform their lives by providing family-style homes, recovery and training in four residential centres, social support to promote school attendance in six villages and, in four centres, special needs education and specialist child therapy.
Grants
Fara Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,179,658
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £12,574,667 | £13,056,098 | £2,492,637 | £11,725,693 | £11,725,692 | 283 / 300 |
| 2024 | £12,457,682 | £12,757,083 | £2,295,164 | £11,621,148 | £11,621,148 | 282 / 218 |
| 2023 | £12,676,775 | £12,211,040 | £2,693,536 | £11,765,885 | £11,765,885 | 279 / 382 |
| 2022 | £12,083,182 | £11,040,713 | £2,082,634 | £11,116,291 | £11,116,291 | 318 / 172 |
| 2021 | £9,613,316 | £9,881,958 | £2,005,565 | £10,484,540 | £10,484,540 | 306 / 212 |
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Frequently asked questions about Fara Foundation
What does Fara Foundation do?
FARA has worked with abandoned and vulnerable children and young people in Romania, many with disabilities, since 1991. It aims to transform their lives by providing family-style homes, recovery and training in four residential centres, social support to promote school attendance in six villages and, in four centres, special needs education and specialist child therapy.
How much income did Fara Foundation report in 2025?
Fara Foundation reported total income of £12.57m and reported expenditure of £13.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Fara Foundation registered as a charity?
Fara Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2010 as charity number 1139349. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Fara Foundation?
Fara Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Siobhan Geraldine Cross. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fara Foundation operate?
Fara Foundation operates in Romania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Fara Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Fara Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139349.
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Also Known As
- Fara Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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