Drake Primary Parents Teachers and Friends Association
Analysis
Drake Primary Parents Teachers and Friends Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in June 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Drake Primary Parents Teachers and Friends Association reported income of £12k and spending of £3,249, leaving 74% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £3,763 to £12k (+227%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 280%. Over the whole period it spent 55% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Drake Primary Parents Teachers and Friends Association sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Warsop United Charities (£12k), Bournemouth North Division Guide Association (£12k) and Brookmead School PTA (£12k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a primary school PTFA holding fundraising events such as raffles, discos and fayres to support the pupils with providing additional funding for trips, visitors and occasional treats!
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Warsop United Charities | Nottinghamshire | £12k |
| Bournemouth North Division Guide Association | Bournemouth | £12k |
| Brookmead School PTA | Bedfordshire | £12k |
| Friends of St Nicholas' School, Old Marston | Oxford | £12k |