The Fremantle Trust
Analysis
The Fremantle Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Aylesbury. It was registered in October 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02722437). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Fremantle Trust reported income of £51.9m and spending of £50.7m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £43.5m to £51.9m (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Fremantle Trust 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 Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom (£51.6m), Start Network (£52.2m) and Brunelcare (£49.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £3.6m would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1,224 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.4%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
Providing care and support for older people and people with learning disabilities. Services for older people include care homes, care homes with nursing, specialist dementia care, extra care and day care. Respite care services are also offered. Services for people with learning disabilities include supported living schemes, registered care homes, respite care and day activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom | London | £51.6m |
| Start Network | London | £52.2m |
| Brunelcare | Bristol | £49.6m |
| UK Dri Ltd | London | £52.4m |