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thomas coram foundation for children (formerly foundling hospital)

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. Thomas Coram Foundation For Children (formerly Foundling Hospital) is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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

See where Thomas Coram Foundation For Children (formerly Foundling Hospital) is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£25,585,000£25,053,000£20,180,000£31,514,000£4,490,000484 / 2309
2023£21,784,647£21,691,123£17,567,033£30,837,331£3,887,086446 / 2272
2022£21,239,218£20,718,535£16,740,031£31,489,548£3,631,334433 / 2285
2021£20,867,579£20,053,667£16,742,102£30,070,537£2,805,435438 / 930
2020£20,427,941£20,819,680£17,098,825£27,357,487£2,551,377463 / 3400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers