Friends of Bowring Park
Analysis
Friends of Bowring Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Huyton. It was registered in June 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Friends of Bowring Park reported income of £15k and spending of £20k, spending 134% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 351900%. Over the whole period it spent 128% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Friends of Bowring Park sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shiplake Women's Institute (£15k), Abertillery Town Band (£15k) and Colwinston Community Hall Association (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
'Friends of Bowring Park' founded 2 March 1989OUR PURPOSETo enable the park to be here in a meaningful way and speak up for its interestsWE BELIEVEThat the Park belongs to the Local People and should be looked after for all time to protect our History and Heritage, it has great potentialThat when children have a positive experience here it helps them develop into responsible citizens
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shiplake Women's Institute | Henley-on-Thames | £15k |
| Abertillery Town Band | Gwent | £15k |
| Colwinston Community Hall Association | Vale of Glamorgan | £15k |
| The Hillplayers | Harrow | £15k |