Forward Day Centre Limited
Also known as: Forward & Futures
The Charity aims are the relief and support of vulnerable people, including those with learning or physical disabilities or difficulties, mental health problems, or sensory impairment and those who support or care for them, living in the Counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and to enable them to lead the lives they choose in the community.
Activities & Mission
The Charity aims are the relief and support of vulnerable people, including those with learning or physical disabilities or difficulties, mental health problems, or sensory impairment and those who support or care for them, living in the Counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and to enable them to lead the lives they choose in the community.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Health 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 | £1,556,397 | £1,623,140 | £1,595,106 | £879,129 | £840,500 | 54 / 3 |
| 2024 | £1,364,927 | £1,454,914 | £1,428,762 | £945,872 | £365,000 | 48 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,232,565 | £1,190,461 | £1,179,480 | £1,035,859 | £210,000 | 45 / 2 |
| 2022 | £781,734 | £655,157 | £654,755 | £993,755 | £140,000 | 44 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,126,126 | £1,017,058 | £1,016,295 | £867,177 | £140,000 | 47 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forward Day Centre Limited
What does Forward Day Centre Limited do?
The Charity aims are the relief and support of vulnerable people, including those with learning or physical disabilities or difficulties, mental health problems, or sensory impairment and those who support or care for them, living in the Counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and to enable them to lead the lives they choose in the community.
How much income did Forward Day Centre Limited report in 2025?
Forward Day Centre Limited reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forward Day Centre Limited?
Forward Day Centre Limited has a program ratio of 102.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forward Day Centre Limited registered as a charity?
Forward Day Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 1998 as charity number 1071829. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Forward Day Centre Limited?
Forward Day Centre Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD PORTHAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forward Day Centre Limited operate?
Forward Day Centre Limited operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
Is Forward Day Centre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Forward Day Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071829.
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Also Known As
- Forward & Futures
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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