Families in Telford
Analysis
Families in Telford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Telford. It was registered in July 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2026, Families in Telford reported income of £55k and spending of £63k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £39k to £55k (+41%), an average of +9.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Families in Telford sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ham and Petersham Sos (£55k), Eternal Community Media (£55k) and Odyssean Institute (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Families in Telford Project offers drop-in groups each week day during term time for pre-school children and their parents/carers, facilitated by well qualified and experienced play workers. We plan play and learning activities for the children and encourage parents to become fully involved.We offer holistic support to families and aim to involve them fully in the activities of the Project.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ham and Petersham Sos | Richmond | £55k |
| Eternal Community Media | Wrexham | £55k |
| Odyssean Institute | Lancashire | £54k |
| Steeple View Community Association | Basildon | £55k |