The Folly Fellowship
Analysis
The Folly Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02600672). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Folly Fellowship reported income of £20k and spending of £26k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £17k to £20k (+17%), an average of +4.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 808%. Over the whole period it spent 29% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Folly Fellowship sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include High Wycombe and District Beekeepers' Association (£20k), The Aldershot and District Omnibus Rescue and Restoration Society (£20k) and The Friends of St Peter's Sibton (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity's objects are to protect, preserve and promote for the benefit of the public the historical, architectural and constructional heritage existing in and around follies, grottoes and garden buildings. We publish "Follies Journal" annually, and "Follies" magazine.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe and District Beekeepers' Association | High Wycombe | £20k |
| The Aldershot and District Omnibus Rescue and Restoration Society | Aldershot | £20k |
| The Friends of St Peter's Sibton | Saxmundham | £20k |
| Treez | Northampton | £20k |