Norwich Freemen's Charity
Analysis
Norwich Freemen's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09914994). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Norwich Freemen's Charity reported income of £975k and spending of £1.7m, spending 170% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 138% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Norwich Freemen's Charity sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope Church Winchester (£975k), Chaim Bechesed (£976k) and Kupat Chaim V'chesed (£974k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 100%. Charitable activities took 69% of spending and raising funds 28%. Grants to other organisations totalled £838k. Reserves of £1.7m would cover about 12 months of spending at that rate. It employed 10 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Investments 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of relief in need and pensioner grants, and the promotion of education to Freemen of Norwich or their widows and daughters. Insofar as income is not needed for the above, relief in need grants, the promotion of education of those in need of financial assistance, the provision and support of recreation facilities for social welfare of those in the area of benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Church Winchester | Winchester | £975k |
| Chaim Bechesed | London | £976k |
| Kupat Chaim V'chesed | London | £974k |
| Energy 4 Impact | London | £976k |