Faros Foundation
Analysis
Faros Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in May 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 11849153). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending February 2026, Faros Foundation reported income of £34k and spending of £63k, spending 185% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2026, when income dropped by 89%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Faros Foundation 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 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 4th East Barnet Sea Scout Group (£34k), Churston Ferrers Grammar School (£34k) and The Hale Trust (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit, to advance education, research and training in particular, but not limited to, in relation to the nature and uses of open source data and data management in the fields of security and public policy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4th East Barnet Sea Scout Group | London | £34k |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School | Brixham | £34k |
| The Hale Trust | Berkshire | £34k |
| 7th Royston (Barkway) Scout Group | Royston | £34k |