First Focus Fakenham
Analysis
First Focus Fakenham is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in November 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, First Focus Fakenham reported income of £40k and spending of £58k, spending 144% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £59k to £40k (-32%), an average of -9.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, First Focus Fakenham sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jaffna Muslim Association - UK (£40k), Top Barn Trust (£40k) and 1st Tarporley Scout Group (£40k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our service priority is to enable people who are disadvantaged, isolated and difficult to reach in Fakenham and surrounding communities to become more involved, self-confident & self sufficient. The longer term aim is to achieve more inclusive and stronger communities through people having greater opportunities. Our service is user led and innovative. We are open to all on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffna Muslim Association - UK | London | £40k |
| Top Barn Trust | Worcester | £40k |
| 1st Tarporley Scout Group | Cheshire | £40k |
| The Meeting Place, Westbourne | West Sussex | £40k |