Francis House Family Trust
Also known as: Rainbow Family Trust, Francis House
Francis House Family Trust exists to manage & fund Francis House & Francis Lodge Children & Young Peoples Hospice. Providing respite & end of life care for children & young people with life limiting conditions, and the necessary support and short term care for their families. Care is available to families regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds. Care is family and child /young person led.
Activities & Mission
Francis House Family Trust exists to manage & fund Francis House & Francis Lodge Children & Young Peoples Hospice. Providing respite & end of life care for children & young people with life limiting conditions, and the necessary support and short term care for their families. Care is available to families regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds. Care is family and child /young person led.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% 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 | £5,986,973 | £7,901,895 | £7,463,338 | £24,643,356 | £24,643,356 | 125 / 185 |
| 2024 | £5,509,733 | £7,050,154 | £6,624,531 | £26,863,207 | £26,863,207 | 123 / 177 |
| 2023 | £5,293,066 | £5,993,399 | £5,499,683 | £27,229,077 | £27,229,077 | 103 / 80 |
| 2022 | £4,186,619 | £5,114,717 | £4,722,768 | £30,337,191 | £30,272,291 | 101 / 76 |
| 2021 | £4,446,168 | £4,990,036 | £4,578,769 | £30,610,781 | £30,610,781 | 103 / 71 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Francis House Family Trust
What does Francis House Family Trust do?
Francis House Family Trust exists to manage & fund Francis House & Francis Lodge Children & Young Peoples Hospice. Providing respite & end of life care for children & young people with life limiting conditions, and the necessary support and short term care for their families. Care is available to families regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds. Care is family and child /young person led.
How much income did Francis House Family Trust report in 2025?
Francis House Family Trust reported total income of £5.99m and reported expenditure of £7.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Francis House Family Trust?
Francis House Family Trust has a program ratio of 124.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Francis House Family Trust registered as a charity?
Francis House Family Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1990 as charity number 328659. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Francis House Family Trust?
Francis House Family Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Amanda Kempler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Francis House Family Trust operate?
Francis House Family Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Francis House Family Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Francis House Family Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328659.
Details
390 Parrs Wood Road
East Didsbury
Manchester
M20 5NA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rainbow Family Trust
- Francis House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated