# THOMAS CORAM FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN (FORMERLY FOUNDLING HOSPITAL)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 312278
- **Other names:** CORAM
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Oct. 20, 1966
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=312278


## Contact

- **Address:** Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London
- **Postcode:** WC1N 1AZ
- **Phone:** 02075200300
- **Email:** caitlin.kennedy@coram.org.uk
- **Website:** www.coram.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## 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

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £27577000 | £27643000 | £31235000 | 499 |
| March 31, 2024 | £25585000 | £25053000 | £31514000 | 484 |
| March 31, 2023 | £21784647 | £21691123 | £30837331 | 446 |
| March 31, 2022 | £21239218 | £20718535 | £31489548 | 433 |
| March 31, 2021 | £20867579 | £20053667 | £30070537 | 438 |



## Trustees

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