thomas coram foundation for children (formerly foundling hospital)
Activities & Mission
Through services in adoption, supported housing, parents centre, family support and education, Coram works with vulnerable children, young people and their families, transforming their lives through practical help and support. We aim to build self-esteem and well-being, preparing children and young people for a fulfilling adult life.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£25,585,000
Latest Expenditure
£25,053,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 78.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £2,638,000
Charitable Activities £17,724,000
Other Trading £4,256,000
Investments £278,000
Other Income £689,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £20,180,000
Raising Funds £4,873,000
Governance £109,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £25,585,000 | £25,053,000 | £20,180,000 | £31,514,000 | £4,490,000 | 484 / 2309 |
| 2023 | £21,784,647 | £21,691,123 | £17,567,033 | £30,837,331 | £3,887,086 | 446 / 2272 |
| 2022 | £21,239,218 | £20,718,535 | £16,740,031 | £31,489,548 | £3,631,334 | 433 / 2285 |
| 2021 | £20,867,579 | £20,053,667 | £16,742,102 | £30,070,537 | £2,805,435 | 438 / 930 |
| 2020 | £20,427,941 | £20,819,680 | £17,098,825 | £27,357,487 | £2,551,377 | 463 / 3400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Coram Campus
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
Website
www.coram.org.ukRegistration Date
20 October 1966
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
312278
Charity Number
312278
Trustees
Geoff Berridge
Jenny Coles CBE
Her Honour Judge Celia Dawson
Jill Pay
James Dray
Kerry Smith
Andrew Carter
Hanif Barma
Barbara Hudson
James Hadley
Gita Singham-Willis
Simon Greenhalgh
Sir Ivor Crewe
Anthony Edward Timpson CBE KC
Mark Spelman
Cassandra Anna Buchanan
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- CORAM