Families Forward
Analysis
Families Forward is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in December 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05323430). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Families Forward reported income of £128k and spending of £95k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £99k to £128k (+28%), an average of +6.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Families Forward sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Busy Bees Pre-School (Chapmanslade) (£128k), Fylingdales Playgroup (£128k) and St Monica's Nursery and Forest School (£128k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Families Forward are dedicated to helping parents and children cope with the aftermath of separation and divorce. Our expert team of social workers and experienced project workers have many years experience in helping children maintain their relationship with the parent or relative who does not live with them.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Pre-School (Chapmanslade) | Westbury | £128k |
| Fylingdales Playgroup | Robin Hoods Bay | £128k |
| St Monica's Nursery and Forest School | Cheshire | £128k |
| Merry Go Round Pre School Sandwich | Sandwich | £128k |