The Red Hen Project

Also known as: Red Hen

We provide family support to primary age children and their families in Cambridge. We work within a multi-disciplinary framework & use a range of approaches. Objectives include improved educational attendance & performance, support with emotional & behavioural difficulties, reduced isolation, increased participation & empowerment of under served families who are often in poverty.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£285,494

Latest Expenditure

£314,653

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 110.2%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Red Hen (organisation 3952233)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£285,494	£314,653	0 / 20
2024	£337,031	£250,047	0 / 10
2023	£135,380	£181,409	0 / 20
2022	£232,236	£208,437	0 / 25
2021	£223,590	£124,970	0 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Red Hen Project

What does The Red Hen Project do?

How much income did The Red Hen Project report in 2025?

The Red Hen Project reported total income of £285k and reported expenditure of £315k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Red Hen Project registered as a charity?

The Red Hen Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2019 as charity number 1183845. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Red Hen Project?

The Red Hen Project is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Ford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Red Hen Project operate?

The Red Hen Project operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Red Hen Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Red Hen Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183845.