The Fardad Foundation
Analysis
The Fardad Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rickmansworth. It was registered in December 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Fardad Foundation reported income of £503k and spending of £487k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £969k to £503k (-48%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 104%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Fardad Foundation sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Great Yarmouth Refugee & Outreach Support Limited (£502k), TTVS (£507k) and Timegivers (£499k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 52%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £192k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 52%
- Investments 0.2%
- Other 48%
In the charity's own words
The Fardad Foundation (TFF) is a UK registered charity that works directly with young people from deprived neighbourhoods, educational institutions and employers to provide bespoke support pathways towards the fulfilment of their potential. TFF develops and delivers programmes, working with third parties and volunteers. The programmes include mentoring, workshops, work experiences and modules.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth Refugee & Outreach Support Limited | Norfolk | £502k |
| TTVS | Bideford | £507k |
| Timegivers | London | £499k |
| In2out | Wetherby | £512k |