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National Fire Chiefs Council Limited

Also known as: The Chief Fire Officers' Association, Cfoa, Nfcc

The charity aims to reduce the loss of life, personal injury and damage to property and the environment by improving the quality of firefighting, rescue, fire protection and fire prevention in the UK, through the provision of advice, information, leadership, research, informed comment and other services to relevant bodies and to the Association's members.

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Activities & Mission

The charity aims to reduce the loss of life, personal injury and damage to property and the environment by improving the quality of firefighting, rescue, fire protection and fire prevention in the UK, through the provision of advice, information, leadership, research, informed comment and other services to relevant bodies and to the Association's members.

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
£12,706,092
Latest Expenditure
£12,268,680

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £119,034
Charitable Activities £10,245,381
Other Trading £2,251,300
Investments £90,377
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,207,863
Raising Funds £1,060,817
Governance £267,559
Grants to Institutions £6,920,322
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£12,706,092
£12,268,680£11,207,863£3,512,335£2,492,056121 / 0
2024
£10,654,064
£10,882,355£9,997,409£3,074,923£2,603,61596 / 0
2023
£12,280,503
£13,131,894£12,096,701£3,303,214£2,932,76255 / 0
2022
£12,399,893
£12,202,210£11,626,879£4,154,604£3,867,14624 / 0
2021
£8,053,516
£7,444,874£7,294,629£3,956,922£3,601,1637 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Fire Chiefs Council Limited

What does National Fire Chiefs Council Limited do?

The charity aims to reduce the loss of life, personal injury and damage to property and the environment by improving the quality of firefighting, rescue, fire protection and fire prevention in the UK, through the provision of advice, information, leadership, research, informed comment and other services to relevant bodies and to the Association's members.

How much income did National Fire Chiefs Council Limited report in 2025?

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited reported total income of £12.71m and reported expenditure of £12.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Fire Chiefs Council Limited registered as a charity?

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 1999 as charity number 1074071. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs National Fire Chiefs Council Limited?

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Fire Chiefs Council Limited operate?

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National Fire Chiefs Council Limited a registered charity?

Yes — National Fire Chiefs Council Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074071.

Details

Address
71-75 SHELTON STREET
COVENT GARDEN
LONDON
WC2H 9JQ
Registration Date
19 February 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3956494
Charity Number
1074071

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Trustees

Aidan Patrick Jennings
Also governs 1 other charity
Benjamin Brook
Catherine Elizabeth Skinner
Craig Allen Flannery
David Francis Stout
Also governs 1 other charity
Derek James Leighton
Gwenllian Elin Barry
Jonathan Francis Smith
Melanie Jane Walsh
Nicholas David Ross
Stuart Ross Stevens

Also Known As

  • The Chief Fire Officers' Association
  • Cfoa
  • Nfcc

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14 May 2026
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