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Free@last

Providing support and opportunities for local people to improve their standards of living and reach their full potential. This includes youth work, teenage pregnancy and sexual health, dad's support, debt & benefit advice, outdoor activities, multi-media and career support.

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Activities & Mission

Providing support and opportunities for local people to improve their standards of living and reach their full potential. This includes youth work, teenage pregnancy and sexual health, dad's support, debt & benefit advice, outdoor activities, multi-media and career support.

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

Latest Income
£719,577
Latest Expenditure
£857,043

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £184,526
Charitable Activities £400,000
Other Trading £132,887
Investments £2,164
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £733,321
Raising Funds £123,722
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£719,577
£857,043£733,321£1,932,462£013 / 50
2023
£434,625
£465,9980 / 40
2022
£461,847
£481,8960 / 40
2021
£530,253
£502,277£390,057£2,121,350£173,63517 / 14
2020
£386,607
£363,4030 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Free@last

What does Free@last do?

Providing support and opportunities for local people to improve their standards of living and reach their full potential. This includes youth work, teenage pregnancy and sexual health, dad's support, debt & benefit advice, outdoor activities, multi-media and career support.

How much income did Free@last report in 2024?

Free@last reported total income of £720k and reported expenditure of £857k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Free@last registered as a charity?

Free@last was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2003 as charity number 1101078. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Free@last?

Free@last is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Free@last operate?

Free@last operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Free@last a registered charity?

Yes — Free@last is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101078.

Details

Address
49 Nechells Park Road
Nechells
BIRMINGHAM
B7 5PR
Registration Date
8 December 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000260
Charity Number
1101078

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Trustees

Arthur Tsang
Hannah Cox
John Moore
Naomi Spencer
Prof. Elaine Limond
RUBINA DARR
Spencer Turner

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