THE FRED FOUNDATION
The funding of specialist education for children with autismFormed in April 2007, The Fred Foundation is built on the principle of allowing children with autism to reach their potential through individual specialised education programmes.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity helped 16 families during 2024 and maintains a reserves policy of keeping a minimum cash balance of £1000. The trustees report that fundraising activities continued in a difficult economic climate, with personal donations making up the greatest portion of income.
What the accounts disclose
“Personal donations still make up the greatest portion of income to the charity.”
“The charity has a policy on reserves, keeping a minimum cash balance of £1000.” — page 5
Trustees
- Charles Alexander Bester Vallance
- FELICITY ELLACOMBE
- JONATHAN VANDERMEER
- MR GILBERT ELLACOME
- Matthew Oliver Pope
- Rebecca Caroline Goldbart
- SUZANNE THOMPSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £29k | £37k |
| 31/12/2022 | £27k | £22k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £32k |
| 31/12/2020 | £26k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE FRED FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity helped 16 families during 2024 and maintains a reserves policy of keeping a minimum cash balance of £1000. The trustees report that fundraising activities continued in a difficult economic climate, with personal donations making up the greatest portion of income.