What is the financial size of FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY?

FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £10,110,225 and total expenditure of £11,732,501.

How does FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 72.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 27.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY?

FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY employs 206 staff members and is supported by 1,280 volunteers.

Does FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY

#1093387

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.firefighterscharity.org.uk

The charity provides services that enhance the quality of life of the fire services community through a range of support to meet their mental, physical and social needs.

Registered address

Fire Fighters Charity, Belvedere House, Basing View, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 4HG

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£10,110,225

Expenditure

All activities

£11,732,501

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£17,440,903

Total Assets

Gross assets

£32,353,815

Working Capital

Liquidity

£533,459

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

17.8 months

Median: 3.6 monthsTop quartile

Income Growth (1yr)

4.8%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

72.3%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

47.7%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

3.1x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

13.6%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

40.8%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

6.9%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

72.3%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.1%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.7%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

2.3%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

17.8 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

59.2%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4766

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

4.8%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

6.9%

Volatility

Stable

13.6%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

206

Volunteers

Volunteer count

1,280

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

6.2:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£49,079

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

2.4%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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