Sfac
Also known as: Strengthening Families for Abandoned Children, Substitute Families for Abandoned Children, Strengthening Families And Children
SFAC provides training, mentoring, and advice to adults working to care for and protect children. We provide support in social work, psychology (including trauma, therapeutic care, and protective behaviours), and judicial practices and processes. We work alongside local organisations (NGOs, governments and courts) and provide subsidies to small organisations so our support is accessible to all.
Activities & Mission
SFAC provides training, mentoring, and advice to adults working to care for and protect children. We provide support in social work, psychology (including trauma, therapeutic care, and protective behaviours), and judicial practices and processes. We work alongside local organisations (NGOs, governments and courts) and provide subsidies to small organisations so our support is accessible to all.
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £203,782 | £132,623 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £124,691 | £138,652 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2023 | £108,288 | £101,247 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £74,458 | £77,546 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £88,327 | £78,806 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sfac
What does Sfac do?
SFAC provides training, mentoring, and advice to adults working to care for and protect children. We provide support in social work, psychology (including trauma, therapeutic care, and protective behaviours), and judicial practices and processes. We work alongside local organisations (NGOs, governments and courts) and provide subsidies to small organisations so our support is accessible to all.
How much income did Sfac report in 2025?
Sfac reported total income of £204k and reported expenditure of £133k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sfac registered as a charity?
Sfac was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2019 as charity number 1186903. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Sfac?
Sfac is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Jonathan Priestley MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sfac operate?
Sfac operates across 21 areas, including Australia, Brazil, Congo and 18 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sfac a registered charity?
Yes — Sfac is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186903.
Details
c/o Bridge Community Church
Rider Street
Leeds
LS9 7BQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Strengthening Families for Abandoned Children
- Substitute Families for Abandoned Children
- Strengthening Families And Children
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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