Free To Be Kids
Free to Be Kids provides respite holidays, therapeutic adventures, after-school support and a range of year round residentials for children who are struggling with social or emotional difficulties, significant social/financial disadvantage or who are growing up in marginalised communities. Without our work, many would not have support or a break from often extremely difficult home circumstances.
Activities & Mission
Free to Be Kids provides respite holidays, therapeutic adventures, after-school support and a range of year round residentials for children who are struggling with social or emotional difficulties, significant social/financial disadvantage or who are growing up in marginalised communities. Without our work, many would not have support or a break from often extremely difficult home circumstances.
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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.
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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 | £776,183 | £736,986 | £651,884 | £409,570 | £409,570 | 10 / 240 |
| 2024 | £701,056 | £649,652 | £582,484 | £370,373 | £266,167 | 8 / 225 |
| 2023 | £663,991 | £600,461 | £540,582 | £318,969 | £293,977 | 7 / 210 |
| 2022 | £412,030 | £428,031 | 0 / 201 | |||
| 2021 | £456,809 | £264,336 | 0 / 181 |
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Frequently asked questions about Free To Be Kids
What does Free To Be Kids do?
Free to Be Kids provides respite holidays, therapeutic adventures, after-school support and a range of year round residentials for children who are struggling with social or emotional difficulties, significant social/financial disadvantage or who are growing up in marginalised communities. Without our work, many would not have support or a break from often extremely difficult home circumstances.
How much income did Free To Be Kids report in 2025?
Free To Be Kids reported total income of £776k and reported expenditure of £737k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Free To Be Kids registered as a charity?
Free To Be Kids was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2016 as charity number 1165678. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Free To Be Kids?
Free To Be Kids is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Kendall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Free To Be Kids operate?
Free To Be Kids operates across 10 areas, including Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, East Sussex and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Free To Be Kids a registered charity?
Yes — Free To Be Kids is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165678.
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