The Friends of Pennthorpe School
Analysis
The Friends of Pennthorpe School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Horsham. It was registered in April 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Friends of Pennthorpe School reported income of £34k and spending of £32k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £7,390 to £34k (+357%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 376%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Friends of Pennthorpe School sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Love the Street (£34k), Humdard Welfare Association (Croydon) (£34k) and Cwmavon Community Association (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organizing fundraising events (in the past year a Christmas Fair and Quiz Night) to provide facilities and equipment for the pupils at Pennthorpe School. Organizing other events (in the past year school disco) to foster more extended relations between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. From time to time other charities are also supported.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Love the Street | Exeter | £34k |
| Humdard Welfare Association (Croydon) | Thornton Heath | £34k |
| Cwmavon Community Association | Torfaen | £34k |
| Walkden Christian Centre | Blackburn | £34k |