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Free 2 Be Special

Also known as: Free to Be Special, Special Minds

For the public benefit to relieve the needs of adults with learning disabilities in the UK. To advance the education of disabled and disadvantaged orphans, children and adults in rural Western Kenya. To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical disability/illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such.

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Activities & Mission

For the public benefit to relieve the needs of adults with learning disabilities in the UK. To advance the education of disabled and disadvantaged orphans, children and adults in rural Western Kenya. To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical disability/illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such.

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

Latest Income
£46,442
Latest Expenditure
£29,000

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 62.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 62.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£46,442
£29,0000 / 2
2024
£41,703
£28,7570 / 3
2023
£29,703
£22,2450 / 6
2022
£26,735
£33,5050 / 2
2021
£20,142
£15,2330 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Free 2 Be Special

What does Free 2 Be Special do?

For the public benefit to relieve the needs of adults with learning disabilities in the UK. To advance the education of disabled and disadvantaged orphans, children and adults in rural Western Kenya. To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical disability/illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such.

How much income did Free 2 Be Special report in 2025?

Free 2 Be Special reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Free 2 Be Special registered as a charity?

Free 2 Be Special was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2016 as charity number 1170658. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Free 2 Be Special?

Free 2 Be Special is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kathryn Jergas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Free 2 Be Special operate?

Free 2 Be Special operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Free 2 Be Special a registered charity?

Yes — Free 2 Be Special is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170658.

Details

Address
9 Hampole Drive
Thurnscoe
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S63 0TZ
Registration Date
9 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5085548
Charity Number
1170658

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Trustees

Kathryn Jergas Chair
Andrea Stafford
Anita Ball
DAVID LANDON
John Jergas
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Free to Be Special
  • Special Minds

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