Freedom to Learn Charitable Trust (Irlen Fund) — Education Charity in Marton
Freedom to Learn Charitable Trust (Irlen Fund) is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Marton, Marton. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B (77.3/100). Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: We want to be able to identify school age children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing Irlen Syndrome and contribute towards the cost of providing Irlen glasses for those who cannot afford them.
- Registration Number
- CC58557
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2020-12-18
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B (77.3/100)
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Marton, Marton
- penny@sarumhouse.net
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (charitable_trust)
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 4.9 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.0M | $0.1M | - |
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.0M |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B
- Overall Score
- 77.3/100
- Financial Score
- 82.5
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Fowler | Administrator | 2026-02-15 |
| Michael O'Regan | Chair | 2026-02-14 |
| Penny Edwards | Secretary | 2020-12-18 |
Former Officers (2)
- Prudence Deighton — Chair (departed 2026-03-01)
- Alan Deighton — Treasurer (departed 2026-03-01)
Funding Sources
- Pub Charity Limited — $75,000
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Freedom to Learn Charitable Trust (Irlen Fund)
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$49.5K
$74.0K
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2026). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Grant-Making Trust
Special Entity TypeThis trust makes grants to other organizations. It does not deliver programs directly.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
We want to be able to identify school age children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing Irlen Syndrome and contribute towards the cost of providing Irlen glasses for those who cannot afford them.
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Ranked against 329 peers · Education · Under $100K
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