Freeways

Also known as: Freeways Trust Limited

Freeways provides residential, supported living and day care services for adults with learning disabilities in Bristol, North Somerset, South Glouc and Bath & N East Somerset. Freeways provides a person centred range of activities tailored to meet individual needs. This can be residential accomodation to floating support, day care, in either the local community or at our Leigh Court Centre.

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Activities & Mission

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

Bath And North East Somerset Bristol City North Somerset South Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,071,000

Latest Expenditure

£9,796,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £152,000

Charitable Activities £9,637,000

Other Trading £173,000

Investments £109,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,742,000

Raising Funds £54,000

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£10,071,000	£9,796,000	£9,742,000	£2,282,000	£2,196,000	283 / 0
2024	£9,317,000	£8,956,000	£8,928,000	£2,081,000	£1,997,000	273 / 0
2023	£7,820,000	£7,827,000	£7,797,000	£1,910,000	£1,538,000	250 / 0
2022	£7,377,000	£6,914,000	£6,914,000	£2,503,000	£2,022,000	232 / 0
2021	£7,130,000	£6,584,000	£6,584,000	£1,463,000	£1,687,000	233 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Freeways

What does Freeways do?

How much income did Freeways report in 2025?

Freeways reported total income of £10.07m and reported expenditure of £9.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Freeways?

Freeways has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Freeways registered as a charity?

Freeways was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1988 as charity number 298603. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Freeways?

Freeways is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is FRANKLIN SELION MORTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Freeways operate?

Freeways operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Is Freeways a registered charity?

Yes — Freeways is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298603.