The Parents Forum for Bradford and Airedale
Analysis
The Parents Forum for Bradford and Airedale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford. It was registered in November 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Parents Forum for Bradford and Airedale reported income of £72k and spending of £69k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £38k to £72k (+90%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Parents Forum for Bradford and Airedale sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gwent Parent Carer Network (£72k), Gambian Islamic Community Centre (£72k) and Princes Avenue Methodist Church (£72k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Support families of children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs by giving them a voice within the community and local authority.Provide information and support to parent/carers around health, social care and education.Hold events for parent/carers, services and local support groups on important local and national issues.Represent members on strategic service groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gwent Parent Carer Network | Abergavenny | £72k |
| Gambian Islamic Community Centre | West Midlands | £72k |
| Princes Avenue Methodist Church | Hull | £72k |
| Valley Daffodils | Hengoed | £72k |