Families Infocus (Essex)
Analysis
Families Infocus (Essex) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in May 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03287829). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Families Infocus (Essex) reported income of £387k and spending of £326k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £354k to £387k (+9.6%), an average of +2.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Families Infocus (Essex) sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brandwood Centre Community Association (£387k), Hays Travel Foundation (£388k) and Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse (£387k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support, strengthen and improve the quality of life for Essex families with children and young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND), requiring quality advice, information, emotional and practical support, especially at the time of diagnosis or varied transition points. Through 'holistic' information, advice and support projects/services and range of family activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brandwood Centre Community Association | Birmingham | £387k |
| Hays Travel Foundation | Sunderland | £388k |
| Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse | London | £387k |
| Simply Limitless | Worcestershire | £388k |