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Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK

Also known as: Friends of Rural Development Trust, Fordt UK

FORDT SUPPORTS WELFARE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST, A CHARITY IN SOUTH INDIA. BENEFICIARIES ARE THE HANDICAPPED (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AND MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES IN DIRE POVERTY. FORDT IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE SCHEMES, LIVELIHOOD SCHEMES (MOSTLY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS) VOLUNTARY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICE BY A VISITING SURGEON AND A SPECIALIST NURSE.

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Activities & Mission

FORDT SUPPORTS WELFARE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST, A CHARITY IN SOUTH INDIA. BENEFICIARIES ARE THE HANDICAPPED (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AND MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES IN DIRE POVERTY. FORDT IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE SCHEMES, LIVELIHOOD SCHEMES (MOSTLY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS) VOLUNTARY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICE BY A VISITING SURGEON AND A SPECIALIST NURSE.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,978
Latest Expenditure
£3,261

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 32.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 32.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£10,504
£10,3540 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK

What does Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK do?

FORDT SUPPORTS WELFARE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST, A CHARITY IN SOUTH INDIA. BENEFICIARIES ARE THE HANDICAPPED (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AND MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES IN DIRE POVERTY. FORDT IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE SCHEMES, LIVELIHOOD SCHEMES (MOSTLY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS) VOLUNTARY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICE BY A VISITING SURGEON AND A SPECIALIST NURSE.

How much income did Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK report in 2022?

Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK registered as a charity?

Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2017 as charity number 1174814. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK?

Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is KOPPADA RAJARATNAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK operate?

Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK operates in India, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Rural Development Trust UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174814.

Details

Address
27 OLD GLOUCESTER STREET
LONDON
WC1N 3AX
Registration Date
25 September 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5098811
Charity Number
1174814

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Trustees

KOPPADA RAJARATNAM Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Abharani RajaRatnam
Charles John Anderson Caisley
MICHELE FRANCOISE JACQUELINE RENEE COOKE
SUSAN FINCH

Also Known As

  • Friends of Rural Development Trust
  • Fordt UK

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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