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Thomas Coram Foundation For Children (formerly Foundling Hospital)

Coram

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
312278
Status
Registered
Registered
Oct. 20, 1966
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
Coram Campus
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ

Contact

Activities

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.

Objects: (a) The Provision Maintenance And Conduct Of Day Nurseries Nursery Schools Open Spaces And Other Establishments And Facilities For Or In Connection With The Education And Welfare Of Children In Need Thereof (b) Any Objects Incident Or Contributory To The Welfare Of A Child Or The Maintenance Of Its Mother During Such Period Prior To And After The Birth Of The Child As The Corporation May Consider Expedient If The Mother Has No Sufficient Means Of Maintaining Herself And Her Child Or No Sufficient Means Of Ensuring The Welfare Of The Child.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £27,577,000 £27,643,000 £31,235,000 499 PDF
March 31, 2024 £25,585,000 £25,053,000 £31,514,000 484 PDF
March 31, 2023 £21,784,647 £21,691,123 £30,837,331 446 PDF
March 31, 2022 £21,239,218 £20,718,535 £31,489,548 433 PDF
March 31, 2021 £20,867,579 £20,053,667 £30,070,537 438 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Sir Ivor Crewe (Chair) Sept. 11, 2024
Andrew Carter June 23, 2021
Anthony Edward Timpson CBE KC March 26, 2025
Barbara Hudson July 1, 2023
Cassandra Anna Buchanan Sept. 24, 2025
Geoff Berridge Jan. 17, 2014
Gita Singham-Willis June 26, 2024
Hanif Barma June 22, 2022
Her Honour Judge Celia Dawson June 21, 2017
James Dray April 1, 2020
James Hadley Nov. 29, 2023
Jenny Coles CBE Nov. 21, 2016
Jill Pay Nov. 29, 2018
Kerry Smith June 24, 2020
Mark Spelman Aug. 1, 2025
Simon Greenhalgh Sept. 11, 2024
Vivienne Margaret Dews Jan. 28, 2026