Fitzroy Support
Analysis
Fitzroy Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Petersfield. It was registered in May 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02699902). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Fitzroy Support reported income of £60.2m and spending of £61.2m, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £41.0m to £60.2m (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Fitzroy Support sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Donkey Sanctuary (£59.6m), BBC Children in Need (£61.0m) and Motability (£54.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £126k. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.5%. Reserves of £8.7m would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1,726 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.7%
- Legacies 0.2%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Donkey Sanctuary | Sidmouth | £59.6m |
| BBC Children in Need | Greater Manchester | £61.0m |
| Motability | Essex | £54.2m |
| The London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited | London | £69.7m |