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Joy Baker Fund

We provide grants to relieve the financial hardship of home educating families in the UK by funding access to legal advice, assistance and representation on issues affecting a parent's duty to ensure their child receives an education where persons could otherwise not afford them through lack of means. The charity also provides grants relating to the education of the public on home education law.

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Activities & Mission

We provide grants to relieve the financial hardship of home educating families in the UK by funding access to legal advice, assistance and representation on issues affecting a parent's duty to ensure their child receives an education where persons could otherwise not afford them through lack of means. The charity also provides grants relating to the education of the public on home education law.

Grants

Joy Baker Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£222
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,779
Latest Expenditure
£222

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 5.9%
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,779
£2220 / 1
2024
£739
£1050 / 1

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Frequently asked questions about Joy Baker Fund

What does Joy Baker Fund do?

We provide grants to relieve the financial hardship of home educating families in the UK by funding access to legal advice, assistance and representation on issues affecting a parent's duty to ensure their child receives an education where persons could otherwise not afford them through lack of means. The charity also provides grants relating to the education of the public on home education law.

How much income did Joy Baker Fund report in 2025?

Joy Baker Fund reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £222.00 for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Joy Baker Fund registered as a charity?

Joy Baker Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2023 as charity number 1203315. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Joy Baker Fund?

Joy Baker Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ann Helen Mary Charles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Joy Baker Fund operate?

Joy Baker Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Joy Baker Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Joy Baker Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203315.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 May 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5186246
Charity Number
1203315

Trustees

Ann Helen Mary Charles Chair
Beverly Adams
Juliet Louise English
Lucinda Jayne Brocklehurst

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