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The Foundation Of Nursing Studies

Also known as: Fons

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) is a charitable company established to advance education among the members of the nursing profession and to embed research into practice. FoNS believes all individuals should experience health and social care as person-centred, safe and effective. This includes those who are receiving care and those who are giving care.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) is a charitable company established to advance education among the members of the nursing profession and to embed research into practice. FoNS believes all individuals should experience health and social care as person-centred, safe and effective. This includes those who are receiving care and those who are giving 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£901,376
Latest Expenditure
£845,344

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20,236
Charitable Activities £844,536
Other Trading £60
Investments £36,544
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £841,365
Raising Funds £3,979
Governance £19,014
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
£901,376
£845,344£841,365£489,877£399,2908 / 0
2024
£561,506
£672,146£669,626£409,901£275,7276 / 0
2023
£685,310
£599,218£596,793£514,114£288,8046 / 0
2022
£350,743
£452,4440 / 0
2021
£301,660
£349,3530 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Foundation Of Nursing Studies

What does The Foundation Of Nursing Studies do?

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) is a charitable company established to advance education among the members of the nursing profession and to embed research into practice. FoNS believes all individuals should experience health and social care as person-centred, safe and effective. This includes those who are receiving care and those who are giving care.

How much income did The Foundation Of Nursing Studies report in 2025?

The Foundation Of Nursing Studies reported total income of £901k and reported expenditure of £845k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Foundation Of Nursing Studies registered as a charity?

The Foundation Of Nursing Studies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 1998 as charity number 1071117. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Foundation Of Nursing Studies?

The Foundation Of Nursing Studies is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jo Pritchard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Foundation Of Nursing Studies operate?

The Foundation Of Nursing Studies operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Foundation Of Nursing Studies a registered charity?

Yes — The Foundation Of Nursing Studies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071117.

Details

Address
Foundation of Nursing Studies
11-13 Cavendish Square
LONDON
W1G0AN
Website
www.fons.org
Registration Date
19 August 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3953429
Charity Number
1071117

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Trustees

Jo Pritchard Chair
Alison Haughton
Caroline Jane Alexander
Dr Kuldip Bharj
Dr MARION LYNCH
Nicola Tamanis
Timothy Robert Callaghan
Venetia Wynter-Blyth

Also Known As

  • Fons

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30 July 2026
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