The Friends of the Church of Our Lady, Seaton
Analysis
The Friends of the Church of Our Lady, Seaton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Whitley Bay. It was registered in January 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Friends of the Church of Our Lady, Seaton reported income of £22k and spending of £17k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,403 to £22k (+403%), an average of +50% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 188%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Friends of the Church of Our Lady, Seaton sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Loddon Buildings Preservation Trust (£22k), The Marlborough Mound Trust (£22k) and Berkshire Scout Enterprises Limited (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To maintain including minor repairs, & fund raise to assist to restore, preserve, improve, beautify and reconstruct the fabric of the Church of Our Lady Seaton, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, stained glass, ornaments and other chattels.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Loddon Buildings Preservation Trust | Norwich | £22k |
| The Marlborough Mound Trust | Marlborough | £22k |
| Berkshire Scout Enterprises Limited | Reading | £22k |
| The Stanier 8f Locomotive Society Limited | Warrington | £22k |