The Froebel Trust
SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES, COURSES, RESEARCH AND PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF FRIEDRICH FROEBEL WITHIN THE EARLY YEARS EDUCATIONAL SPECTRUM, WITHIN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Activities & Mission
SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES, COURSES, RESEARCH AND PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF FRIEDRICH FROEBEL WITHIN THE EARLY YEARS EDUCATIONAL SPECTRUM, WITHIN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Grants
The Froebel Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £267,387
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £604,181 | £906,364 | £796,290 | £23,422,610 | £23,422,610 | 5 / 29 |
| 2024 | £675,201 | £1,112,067 | £1,013,829 | £23,617,545 | £0 | 5 / 29 |
| 2023 | £618,955 | £1,199,826 | £1,108,523 | £21,451,956 | £0 | 5 / 18 |
| 2022 | £563,694 | £726,555 | £628,712 | £22,272,261 | £0 | 4 / 18 |
| 2021 | £511,306 | £689,134 | £595,229 | £20,605,666 | £0 | 4 / 16 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Froebel Trust
What does The Froebel Trust do?
SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES, COURSES, RESEARCH AND PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF FRIEDRICH FROEBEL WITHIN THE EARLY YEARS EDUCATIONAL SPECTRUM, WITHIN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY.
How much income did The Froebel Trust report in 2025?
The Froebel Trust reported total income of £604k and reported expenditure of £906k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Froebel Trust registered as a charity?
The Froebel Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2011 as charity number 1145128. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Froebel Trust?
The Froebel Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Devlin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Froebel Trust operate?
The Froebel Trust operates across 9 areas, including Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Froebel Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Froebel Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145128.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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