Friends of Mount Athos
Analysis
Friends of Mount Athos is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Woodstock. It was registered in June 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Friends of Mount Athos reported income of £38k and spending of £35k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £40k to £38k (-3.1%), an average of -0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Friends of Mount Athos sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Temple of God Int. Church (£38k), Archway Trust (£38k) and North Winchester Community Church (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Objects of the Charity embrace the study and promulgation of knowledge of the Orthodox monastic communities of Mount Athos, and the promotion of their religious and charitable work, along with that of others which are dependent on or connected in some way with Mount Athos. The Charity supports and organises appeals to fund the repair and restoration of monasteries and buildings on Mount Athos.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Temple of God Int. Church | Essex | £38k |
| Archway Trust | Northampton | £38k |
| North Winchester Community Church | Hampshire | £38k |
| Free Church of England Convocation Charity | Willenhall | £38k |