The Anna Freud Centre
The Anna Freud Centre improves the lives of thousands of children and young people with mental health problems every year. It provides a vital lifeline for families under pressure and is the UK's only children's mental health organisation to combine practice, training and world-class research, with a focus on family well-being.
Activities & Mission
The Anna Freud Centre improves the lives of thousands of children and young people with mental health problems every year. It provides a vital lifeline for families under pressure and is the UK's only children's mental health organisation to combine practice, training and world-class research, with a focus on family well-being.
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
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £29,233,725 | £28,016,780 | £27,458,733 | £34,063,928 | £6,638,094 | 483 / 48 |
| 2023 | £24,670,297 | £25,736,769 | £25,109,361 | £32,658,974 | £4,400,000 | 443 / 48 |
| 2022 | £21,988,134 | £19,970,629 | £19,417,370 | £33,762,195 | £5,200,000 | 383 / 48 |
| 2021 | £16,885,763 | £16,750,998 | £16,367,522 | £31,978,489 | £2,900,000 | 364 / 48 |
| 2020 | £16,215,298 | £16,586,927 | £16,245,541 | £31,618,014 | £1,252,342 | 345 / 47 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Anna Freud Centre
What does The Anna Freud Centre do?
The Anna Freud Centre improves the lives of thousands of children and young people with mental health problems every year. It provides a vital lifeline for families under pressure and is the UK's only children's mental health organisation to combine practice, training and world-class research, with a focus on family well-being.
How much income did The Anna Freud Centre report in 2024?
The Anna Freud Centre reported total income of £29.23m and reported expenditure of £28.02m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Anna Freud Centre?
The Anna Freud Centre has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Anna Freud Centre registered as a charity?
The Anna Freud Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 1999 as charity number 1077106. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Anna Freud Centre?
The Anna Freud Centre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE HON MICHAEL SAMUEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Anna Freud Centre operate?
The Anna Freud Centre operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England.
Is The Anna Freud Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The Anna Freud Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077106.
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