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The Freedom Community Trust Limited

Also known as: Preston Road Neighbourhood Development Company Limited, Preston Road Ndc Ltd

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Kingston Upon Hull, in particular but not exclusively the area known as Preston Road, especially the regeneration of that area.

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Activities & Mission

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Kingston Upon Hull, in particular but not exclusively the area known as Preston Road, especially the regeneration of that area.

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
£1,020,757
Latest Expenditure
£1,432,965

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 125.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Economic and community development 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 £100,000
Charitable Activities £149,465
Other Trading £265,707
Investments £487,987
Other Income £17,598

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,284,558
Raising Funds £148,407
Governance £0
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
£1,020,757
£1,432,965£1,284,558£7,126,411£7,102,9310 / 0
2024
£785,755
£1,237,464£1,109,059£7,538,619£7,520,2130 / 0
2023
£793,605
£1,221,545£1,089,586£7,990,328£7,972,7220 / 0
2022
£659,735
£1,129,898£1,027,329£8,418,268£8,398,43619 / 0
2021
£703,068
£1,154,729£1,091,001£8,888,431£8,872,09921 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Freedom Community Trust Limited

What does The Freedom Community Trust Limited do?

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Kingston Upon Hull, in particular but not exclusively the area known as Preston Road, especially the regeneration of that area.

How much income did The Freedom Community Trust Limited report in 2025?

The Freedom Community Trust Limited reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Freedom Community Trust Limited?

The Freedom Community Trust Limited has a program ratio of 125.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Freedom Community Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Freedom Community Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2002 as charity number 1094807. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Freedom Community Trust Limited?

The Freedom Community Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN SHEPPARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Freedom Community Trust Limited operate?

The Freedom Community Trust Limited operates in Kingston Upon Hull City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Freedom Community Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Freedom Community Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094807.

Details

Address
The Freedom Centre
97 Preston Road
Hull
HU9 3QB
Registration Date
27 November 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3995682
Charity Number
1094807

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Trustees

SUSAN SHEPPARD Chair
Cheryl Ann Rickles
Harold McConnell
Hester Catherine Bridges
Rebecca Norman
Rev RICHARD PAUL PHILLIPS
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen John Alltoft
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Preston Road Neighbourhood Development Company Limited
  • Preston Road Ndc Ltd

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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