Friends of Crowle School
Analysis
Friends of Crowle School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in September 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Friends of Crowle School reported income of £20k and spending of £18k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £2,011 to £20k (+891%), an average of +77% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 681%. Over the whole period it spent 87% 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 Crowle School sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% 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 The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society (£20k), The Somerton U3a (£20k) and The Eastbourne Society (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of Crowle School undertake fundraising activities. The aim of the charity is to further the education of the children at the school whilst enhancing their enjoyment of school life. After consultation with the headteacher the funds raised are spent on equipment, trips and other items which benefit all pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society | Essex | £20k |
| The Somerton U3a | Somerset | £20k |
| The Eastbourne Society | East Sussex | £20k |
| Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra | Gloucestershire | £20k |