FITZROY SUPPORT

Registered charity 1011290 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ELIZABETH FITZROY SUPPORT

Established in 1962, FitzRoy Support ,known as FitzRoy is a national charity that provides practical support for adults with learning and physical disabilities. The service we provide is totally tailored to the wants, needs and aspirations of the individual. Our vision, mission and principles reflect our total commitment to the people we support.

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Latest income
£58.8m
Latest spending
£58.4m
Registered
1992
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a strong financial position with a sustainable surplus and robust cash reserves. The Trustees confirmed that the charity can meet its debts as they fall due, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £8.3m to £11.5m (held: £8.9m)
“The general reserve target was reviewed in 2025 and a range of £8.3m to £11.5m was set” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: FitzRoy Support charged Love4Life £25,000 in management fees and made a grant of £30,000 to Love4Life.
“During the year, FitzRoy Support charged Love4Life £25,000 (2024: £25,000) in management fees, whilst also making a grant of £30,000 (2024: £30,000) to Love4Life.” — page 43
“During the year, FitzRoy Support charged FSSL £1,025 (2024: £15,010) in management fees and £169,192 (2024: £207,720) in sub-contracting charges.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: FitzRoy Support charged FSSL £1,025 in management fees and £169,192 in sub-contracting charges.
“During the year, FitzRoy Support charged Love4Life £25,000 (2024: £25,000) in management fees, whilst also making a grant of £30,000 (2024: £30,000) to Love4Life.” — page 43
“During the year, FitzRoy Support charged FSSL £1,025 (2024: £15,010) in management fees and £169,192 (2024: £207,720) in sub-contracting charges.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: FitzRoy Support Services Limited
“FitzRoy Support Services Limited, a private company limited by shares, which commenced activity on 1 April 2023.” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by MHA Audit Services LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

What the charity says about itself (2024–25)

From its own voluntary annual review / impact report — the charity’s account of its work, distinct from the statutory accounts analysed above.

The charity states it supports more than 800 people across its services.
“We run 108 care and supported living homes and day services across England, supporting more than 800 people.”
The report quantifies the fundraising income generated during the period.
“Our incredible supporters helped FitzRoy to raise over £455,000 this year.”

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — FitzRoy (matched by registered charity number).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Public-sector contracts awarded

From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.

BuyerContractAwardedValue
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCILSupported Living Care and Support - Call-Off from BMC1227 Framework -Awarded to FitzRoy Support09/03/2026£230k

Property (HM Land Registry)

13 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (10 freehold); recorded price paid £714k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

CQC provider record: FitzRoy Support — Registered, 76 registered locations, 3 regulated activities, last inspected 11/12/2023.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook (4,513 likes) · instagram (2,005 followers)

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£58.8m
Total spending
£58.4m
Cost of raising funds
£159k
Reserves (reported)
£8.9m
Employees
1,748

Reported reserves equal ~1.8 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (99% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.3% of total income — below the median for charities its size (3.8%) (benchmarks).

Care Quality Commission ratings

CQC inspection ratings for services run by a provider matching this charity’s name (matched by name; verify provider identity on CQC’s site).

Register events

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£58.8m£58.4m
31/03/2024£53.9m£53.0m
31/03/2023£41.3m£42.7m
31/03/2022£41.0m£39.1m
31/03/2021£40.1m£38.3m

Common questions

Is FITZROY SUPPORT financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a strong financial position with a sustainable surplus and robust cash reserves. The Trustees confirmed that the charity can meet its debts as they fall due, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA Audit Services LLP.

Who funds FITZROY SUPPORT?

Funders whose own accounts filings name FITZROY SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE LAWSON TRUST CIO, THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CYRIL AND EVE JUMBO CHARITABLE TRUST, THE INMAN CHARITY, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE LAWSON TRUST CIOFY2023£25k
THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£10k
THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£10k
THE CYRIL AND EVE JUMBO CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£9k
THE LAWSON TRUST CIOFY2024£7kOther grants
THE INMAN CHARITYFY2024£5kMedical General
THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITEDFY2023£4kDisability
THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£3kCompassionate Support
G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£3k
THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£3kPeople with Disability
FRIARSGATE TRUSTFY2022£2kCare and Welfare
G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£1k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund29/03/2021£227kLove4Life
The National Lottery Community Fund13/03/2009£3k'The Fitzroy Team' - delivering disability awareness training
The National Lottery Community Fund21/07/2006£6kSensory Room - Sensory Equpiment for The Maltings

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Charities like this

Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with FITZGERALD FAMILY FOUNDATION.

Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
FITZROY SUPPORT£58.8m——within—no doubt
FITZGERALD FAMILY FOUNDATION FY2025£425k—0unclear—no doubt
FITZROVIA YOUTH IN ACTION FY2025£1.2m——above—no doubt
VISION ENHANCEMENT SERVICES FY2025£5.8m——within—noted
FITZJOHN'S SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FY2025£108k—0above—no doubt
ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY FY2025£244.4m——above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.