The Children's Family Trust
Also known as: The Children's Family Trust Limited, Cft
The relief of children and young persons in need, and in particular those in the care of, or accommodated by, a long authority;The relief of poverty and in particular the assistance of adults who have as children been in local authority care.
Activities & Mission
The relief of children and young persons in need, and in particular those in the care of, or accommodated by, a long authority;The relief of poverty and in particular the assistance of adults who have as children been in local authority care.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,745,109 | £9,413,577 | £9,338,766 | £4,399,031 | £0 | 53 / 0 |
| 2024 | £9,715,713 | £9,596,413 | £9,532,757 | £3,965,126 | £0 | 55 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,956,790 | £9,061,414 | £9,002,856 | £3,723,928 | £0 | 53 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,636,947 | £8,521,568 | £8,456,682 | £3,650,339 | £0 | 54 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,703,422 | £7,577,729 | £7,544,895 | £3,370,676 | £0 | 55 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Family Trust
What does The Children's Family Trust do?
The relief of children and young persons in need, and in particular those in the care of, or accommodated by, a long authority;The relief of poverty and in particular the assistance of adults who have as children been in local authority care.
How much income did The Children's Family Trust report in 2025?
The Children's Family Trust reported total income of £9.75m and reported expenditure of £9.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Children's Family Trust?
The Children's Family Trust has a program ratio of 9085.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Children's Family Trust registered as a charity?
The Children's Family Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 208607. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Children's Family Trust?
The Children's Family Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Children's Family Trust operate?
The Children's Family Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Children's Family Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Children's Family Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208607.
Details
Unit 16 Harris Business Park
Stoke Prior
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 4DJ
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Also Known As
- The Children's Family Trust Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated