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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £719,577 | £857,043 | £733,321 | £1,932,462 | £0 | 13 / 50 |
| 2023 | £434,625 | £465,998 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £461,847 | £481,896 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £530,253 | £502,277 | £390,057 | £2,121,350 | £173,635 | 17 / 14 |
| 2020 | £386,607 | £363,403 | 0 / 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.
How efficient is Free@last?
Free@last has a program ratio of 101.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 7 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
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BIRMINGHAM
B7 5PR
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- 14 May 2026
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