Friends of Lark Rise Academy
Analysis
Friends of Lark Rise Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dunstable. It was registered in February 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Friends of Lark Rise Academy reported income of £11k and spending of £13k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £3,509 to £11k (+213%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 202%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Lark Rise Academy sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Haybridge High School Association (£11k), Friends of Steeple Bumpstead Primary School (£11k) and Friends of Meysey Hampton School (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are an Academy school PTA and raise funds throughout the year to purchase school equipment and to help provide a safe and enriching environment. This year we provided new libraries for each key stage. We hold fetes, raffles, discos and quiz nights for the parents and children at the school. It is run by the parents and teachers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Haybridge High School Association | Stourbridge | £11k |
| Friends of Steeple Bumpstead Primary School | Haverhill | £11k |
| Friends of Meysey Hampton School | Meysey Hampton | £11k |
| Women’s Health Advocacy Network | Mitcham | £11k |