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.

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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.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Country

Australia Germany Hong Kong India New Zealand Scotland South Africa United States

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£604,181

Latest Expenditure

£906,364

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 131.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 21.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £438,056

Other Income £166,125

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £796,290

Raising Funds £110,074

Governance £86,378

Grants to Institutions £267,387

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 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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 11 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.