Friends Families And Travellers
Also known as: Fft
We work at national, regional and local level on behalf of all Gypsies and Travellers regardless of ethnicity, culture or background. Our work is built on three main pillars - Casework, Capacity Building and Campaigning and we work in our own right and with partner organisations towards seeking to eliminate racism and discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers.
Activities & Mission
We work at national, regional and local level on behalf of all Gypsies and Travellers regardless of ethnicity, culture or background. Our work is built on three main pillars - Casework, Capacity Building and Campaigning and we work in our own right and with partner organisations towards seeking to eliminate racism and discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,997,829 | £1,726,117 | £1,726,117 | £671,972 | £598,695 | 39 / 12 |
| 2024 | £1,545,049 | £1,507,149 | £1,507,149 | £400,260 | £395,658 | 36 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,268,977 | £1,288,486 | £1,288,486 | £362,360 | £360,327 | 34 / 6 |
| 2022 | £1,302,047 | £1,181,827 | £1,181,827 | £381,868 | £328,688 | 30 / 8 |
| 2021 | £997,767 | £912,752 | £912,752 | £261,648 | £226,317 | 24 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Families And Travellers
What does Friends Families And Travellers do?
We work at national, regional and local level on behalf of all Gypsies and Travellers regardless of ethnicity, culture or background. Our work is built on three main pillars - Casework, Capacity Building and Campaigning and we work in our own right and with partner organisations towards seeking to eliminate racism and discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers.
How much income did Friends Families And Travellers report in 2025?
Friends Families And Travellers reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Families And Travellers?
Friends Families And Travellers has a program ratio of 86.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Families And Travellers registered as a charity?
Friends Families And Travellers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2005 as charity number 1112326. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Friends Families And Travellers?
Friends Families And Travellers is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Darren David Martin Dighton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Families And Travellers operate?
Friends Families And Travellers operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Families And Travellers a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Families And Travellers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112326.
Details
Families and Travellers
Community Base
113 Queens Road
BRIGHTON
Registry Information
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated