CFDN
Analysis
CFDN is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, CFDN reported income of £41k and spending of £95k, spending 235% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £182k to £41k (-78%), an average of -31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 119%. Over the whole period it spent 36% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, CFDN sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kunsaka (£41k), Mission Possible - Nairobi (£41k) and The Hoskyn Community Centre (£41k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are dedicated to provide a supportive community for individuals living with disabilities and their families through a range of networking events, support groups, face to face activities, providing advice and resources, support and friendship, whilst promoting an inclusive environment to those we serve.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kunsaka | London | £41k |
| Mission Possible - Nairobi | Barnoldswick | £41k |
| The Hoskyn Community Centre | Rugby | £41k |
| Moldova and Beyond | West Sussex | £41k |