The Coventry Freemen's Charity
The payment of charity benefits or to provide relief in need to needy Freemen of the City of Coventry and the widows, widowers and other direct dependants of a deceased Freeman, who are resident within the UK.
Activities & Mission
The payment of charity benefits or to provide relief in need to needy Freemen of the City of Coventry and the widows, widowers and other direct dependants of a deceased Freeman, who are resident within the UK.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,193,321 | £1,089,774 | £1,084,360 | £19,625,956 | £1,953,056 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,169,198 | £897,232 | £891,841 | £19,352,724 | £1,760,472 | 1 / 0 |
| 2022 | £972,731 | £871,387 | £865,876 | £18,926,210 | £1,415,932 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £933,769 | £771,387 | £765,443 | £18,962,139 | £1,372,435 | 1 / 0 |
| 2020 | £912,806 | £1,061,341 | £1,055,435 | £15,950,382 | £1,114,783 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Coventry Freemen's Charity
What does The Coventry Freemen's Charity do?
The payment of charity benefits or to provide relief in need to needy Freemen of the City of Coventry and the widows, widowers and other direct dependants of a deceased Freeman, who are resident within the UK.
How much income did The Coventry Freemen's Charity report in 2024?
The Coventry Freemen's Charity reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Coventry Freemen's Charity?
The Coventry Freemen's Charity has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% 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 Coventry Freemen's Charity registered as a charity?
The Coventry Freemen's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 1978 as charity number 229237. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Coventry Freemen's Charity?
The Coventry Freemen's Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Wilkinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Coventry Freemen's Charity operate?
The Coventry Freemen's Charity operates across 2 areas: Coventry City and Warwickshire.
Is The Coventry Freemen's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Coventry Freemen's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 229237.
Details
Siskin Drive
Coventry
CV3 4FJ
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