Fredericks Foundation is a charity that helps disadvantaged people to set up, or expand their own business as a means to achieve financial independence while rebuilding their confidence and self esteem. The charity is funded in a number of different ways, including substantial donations from its founder on a regular basis. Over the years we have been in receipt of funds from the European Social Fund and the Phoenix Fund. We also have a number of affiliated businesses that annually donate 1% of their profits as well as giving up some of their time in support of the work of Fredericks.