The Friends of Watton School
Analysis
The Friends of Watton School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertford. It was registered in July 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Friends of Watton School reported income of £11k and spending of £15k, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,329 to £11k (+241%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 213%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The Friends of Watton School sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% 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 The Jarman Charitable Foundation (£11k), Friends of the Swedish School (£11k) and North Shields Fishermen's Heritage Project (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To raise funds for the enhancement of the education and school as a whole by providing additional equipment and facilities. School functions and events are organised by the committee to raise money for the school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Jarman Charitable Foundation | Great Yarmouth | £11k |
| Friends of the Swedish School | London | £11k |
| North Shields Fishermen's Heritage Project | Fish Quay | £11k |
| Longtown Parent Support | Carlisle | £11k |