Friends of Grove
Analysis
Friends of Grove is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tring. It was registered in February 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Grove reported income of £35k and spending of £11k, leaving 68% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £9,565 to £35k (+262%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Friends of Grove sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cockermouth Rotary Club Charitable Trust (£35k), Sam's Gift (£35k) and JFSPA - JFS Parents Association (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO ORGANISE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE SCHOOL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR USE ON SCHOOL PROJECTS AS AGREED AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SCHOOL GOVENORS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth Rotary Club Charitable Trust | Cumbria | £35k |
| Sam's Gift | Bolton | £35k |
| JFSPA - JFS Parents Association | Middlesex | £34k |
| Nottinghamshire Constabulary Benevolent Fund | Nottingham | £35k |