Friends of Offham School
Analysis
Friends of Offham School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Malling. It was registered in February 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides other finance and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2024, Friends of Offham School reported income of £42k and spending of £42k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2024, income grew from £11k to £42k (+290%), an average of +58% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 486%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Friends of Offham School sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 14th Andover (Stockbridge) Scout Group (£42k), The Wickwar Playing Fields Association (£42k) and Denton Village Hall (£42k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular byDeveloping effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.Engaging in activities or providing facilities for equipment which supports the school and advances the education of the pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14th Andover (Stockbridge) Scout Group | Hants | £42k |
| The Wickwar Playing Fields Association | Wotton-Under-Edge | £42k |
| Denton Village Hall | Northampton | £42k |
| Robert Monks Foxton Charity | Leicester | £42k |