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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £7,594,909 | £7,511,240 | £677,753 | £10,561,419 | £10,561,419 | 297 / 543 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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 2024?
Fara Foundation reported total income of £12.46m and reported expenditure of £12.76m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fara Foundation?
Fara Foundation has a program ratio of 18.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 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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