Fredericks Foundation
Analysis
Fredericks Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Thatcham. It was registered in May 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04112525). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Fredericks Foundation reported income of £78k and spending of £70k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £173k to £78k (-55%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 85%. Over the whole period it spent 116% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Fredericks Foundation sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Meadow Vale Community Association (£78k), Blackwell Sailing (£78k) and Coalition of Disabled People South Devon (£78k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We assist social enterprises and individual entrepreneurs to start or grow their existing business by offering responsible financing solutions and on-going business guidance and support, which can include advice and support from a volunteer mentor.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vale Community Association | Bristol | £78k |
| Blackwell Sailing | Windermere | £78k |
| Coalition of Disabled People South Devon | Devon | £78k |
| East Keswick Village Hall | Leeds | £78k |