The Foster Care Charity
The provision of foster care for children in the United Kingdom
Activities & Mission
The provision of foster care for children in the United Kingdom
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 | £4,215,480 | £4,146,429 | £4,134,536 | £4,704,311 | £4,704,311 | 33 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,303,034 | £2,724,822 | £2,720,957 | £4,625,166 | £4,625,166 | 37 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Foster Care Charity
What does The Foster Care Charity do?
The provision of foster care for children in the United Kingdom
How much income did The Foster Care Charity report in 2025?
The Foster Care Charity reported total income of £4.22m and reported expenditure of £4.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Foster Care Charity?
The Foster Care Charity has a program ratio of 98.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% 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 Foster Care Charity registered as a charity?
The Foster Care Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2022 as charity number 1201143. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs The Foster Care Charity?
The Foster Care Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian O'Connell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Foster Care Charity operate?
The Foster Care Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Foster Care Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Foster Care Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201143.
Details
THE HAYSFIELD
SPRING LANE NORTH
MALVERN
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR14 1GF
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- 14 May 2026
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