The Foundation Trust Network
The Foundation Trust Network (FTN) is the membership organisation for the NHS acute hospitals and community, mental health and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. The FTN helps those NHS trusts deliver high quality, patient focussed, care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation Trust Network (FTN) is the membership organisation for the NHS acute hospitals and community, mental health and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. The FTN helps those NHS trusts deliver high quality, patient focussed, care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
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 71% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Health 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 | £8,960,825 | £9,165,319 | £8,846,949 | £2,974,866 | £2,974,866 | 102 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,904,736 | £9,483,010 | £9,117,444 | £3,179,360 | £3,074,569 | 107 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,377,074 | £8,807,917 | £8,463,545 | £3,757,634 | £3,740,967 | 101 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,821,479 | £6,942,849 | £6,785,181 | £3,188,477 | £3,018,349 | 83 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,784,618 | £5,490,111 | £5,376,009 | £2,309,848 | £2,156,833 | 66 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation Trust Network
What does The Foundation Trust Network do?
The Foundation Trust Network (FTN) is the membership organisation for the NHS acute hospitals and community, mental health and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. The FTN helps those NHS trusts deliver high quality, patient focussed, care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
How much income did The Foundation Trust Network report in 2025?
The Foundation Trust Network reported total income of £8.96m and reported expenditure of £9.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Foundation Trust Network?
The Foundation Trust Network has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Foundation Trust Network registered as a charity?
The Foundation Trust Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2011 as charity number 1140900. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Foundation Trust Network?
The Foundation Trust Network is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Foundation Trust Network operate?
The Foundation Trust Network operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Foundation Trust Network a registered charity?
Yes — The Foundation Trust Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140900.
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