THOMAS CORAM FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN (FORMERLY FOUNDLING HOSPITAL)
Activities
As described by the charity on the register
Through services in adoption, supported housing, parents centre, family support and education, Coram works with vulnerable children, young people and their families, transforming their lives through practical help and support. We aim to build self-esteem and well-being, preparing children and young people for a fulfilling adult life.
Latest income
£27.6m
Expenditure
£27.6m
Financial year end
2025-03-31
Income & spending history
As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | £20.9m | £20.1m | |
| 2022-03-31 | £21.2m | £20.7m | |
| 2023-03-31 | £21.8m | £21.7m | |
| 2024-03-31 | £25.6m | £25.1m | |
| 2025-03-31 | £27.6m | £27.6m |
Latest detailed return
Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures
Income mix
| Donations & legacies | £2.1m |
| Charitable activities | £19.2m |
| Trading | £5.3m |
| Investment income | £343k |
| Total income | £27.6m |
Spending
| Charitable spend | £21.8m |
| Raising funds | £5.8m |
| Grants to institutions | £60k |
| Governance | £159k |
| Total expenditure | £27.6m |
Balance sheet
| Reserves | £4.1m |
| Total funds | £31.2m |
| — restricted | £2.1m |
| — unrestricted | £16.4m |
| — endowment | £12.8m |
| Total assets | £31.2m |
| Cash | £7.9m |
People
| Employees | 499 |
Classification
The charity's own register classification
What it does
- General Charitable Purposes
- Education/training
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Accommodation/housing
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Economic/community Development/employment
Who it helps
- Children/young People
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- Other Defined Groups
How it works
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Services
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.