Fresh Futures (ncc)

Also known as: National Children's Centre, Nationwide Children's Centre

Delivering services and support to children, young people, families and older people in need and working with partners to promote sustainable early intervention and preventative services.

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Activities & Mission

Delivering services and support to children, young people, families and older people in need and working with partners to promote sustainable early intervention and preventative services.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,445,262

Latest Expenditure

£3,969,319

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £90,771

Charitable Activities £2,935,596

Other Trading £391,457

Investments £27,438

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,358,825

Raising Funds £93,771

Governance £15,320

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £516,723

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	£3,445,262	£3,969,319	£3,358,825	£1,968,533	£1,470,930	107 / 70
2024	£3,408,190	£3,552,725	£2,926,323	£2,492,590	£1,591,075	113 / 140
2023	£3,600,216	£3,399,544	£2,750,079	£2,637,125	£1,715,651	117 / 186
2022	£3,560,194	£2,788,255	£2,388,897	£2,436,453	£1,655,504	111 / 231
2021	£2,419,623	£2,548,724	£2,021,764	£1,664,514	£1,272,091	109 / 210

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fresh Futures (ncc)

What does Fresh Futures (ncc) do?

Delivering services and support to children, young people, families and older people in need and working with partners to promote sustainable early intervention and preventative services.

How much income did Fresh Futures (ncc) report in 2025?

Fresh Futures (ncc) reported total income of £3.45m and reported expenditure of £3.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Fresh Futures (ncc)?

Fresh Futures (ncc) has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Fresh Futures (ncc) registered as a charity?

Fresh Futures (ncc) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1983 as charity number 288125. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Fresh Futures (ncc)?

Fresh Futures (ncc) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fresh Futures (ncc) operate?

Fresh Futures (ncc) operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Fresh Futures (ncc) a registered charity?

Yes — Fresh Futures (ncc) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288125.