The Friends of Langwathby School
Analysis
The Friends of Langwathby School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Penrith. It was registered in October 1997, 29 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 August 2025, The Friends of Langwathby School reported income of £16k and spending of £15k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £7,396 to £16k (+112%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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 Langwathby School sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bobby's Big Heart (£16k), Humshaugh Village Hall (£16k) and Abel Smith School Parents and Friends Association (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Various fund-raising events involving staff, Governing Body, parents and pupils. Funds raised are given to the school to enhance the pupils education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Big Heart | Canvey Island | £16k |
| Humshaugh Village Hall | Hexham | £16k |
| Abel Smith School Parents and Friends Association | Hertford | £16k |
| Gloucestershire East Division Girl Guides | Swindon | £16k |