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The Fern Partnership

5. The objects of the Charity are specifically restricted to the following: a. to advance the education of the pupils by raising funds for items and activities over and above these which the LEA provide for; b. in partnership with community organisations and businesses assist in developing the lives and well-being of the community;

Activities & Mission

5. The objects of the Charity are specifically restricted to the following: a. to advance the education of the pupils by raising funds for items and activities over and above these which the LEA provide for; b. in partnership with community organisations and businesses assist in developing the lives and well-being of the community;

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,298,127
Latest Expenditure
£1,240,648

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £290,231
Charitable Activities £187,022
Other Trading £221,537
Investments £0
Other Income £599,337

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,240,648
Raising Funds £0
Governance £30,764
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£1,298,127
£1,240,648£1,240,648£223,846£223,84662 / 15
2024
£995,170
£991,093£753,360£166,367£166,36763 / 15
2023
£960,977
£955,439£720,920£162,290£162,29060 / 10
2022
£899,332
£881,240£753,495£156,752£156,75258 / 6
2021
£964,814
£878,202£807,352£138,660£138,66044 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Fern Partnership

What does The Fern Partnership do?

5. The objects of the Charity are specifically restricted to the following: a. to advance the education of the pupils by raising funds for items and activities over and above these which the LEA provide for; b. in partnership with community organisations and businesses assist in developing the lives and well-being of the community;

How much income did The Fern Partnership report in 2025?

The Fern Partnership reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Fern Partnership?

The Fern Partnership has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Fern Partnership registered as a charity?

The Fern Partnership was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2016 as charity number 1168892. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Fern Partnership?

The Fern Partnership is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kelvin Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fern Partnership operate?

The Fern Partnership operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Fern Partnership a registered charity?

Yes — The Fern Partnership is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168892.

Details

Address
Ferndale Hwb
North Road
Ferndale
RCT
Cf43 4ps
Registration Date
24 August 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5080636
Charity Number
1168892

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Trustees

Kelvin Jones Chair
David Owen Dean
Heather Nicholas
Howard Burge
Michael Davies
MICHELLE COBURN-HUGHES
Nathan Prygodzicz

Sectors & Classifications

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