Friends of Weston School
Analysis
Friends of Weston School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in June 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Weston School reported income of £16k and spending of £21k, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £1,390 to £16k (+1078%), an average of +85% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 757%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Weston School sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% 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 St Paul's School Parent Teacher Association (£16k), Broomfield Primary School (G.m.) Parent Teacher Association (£16k) and Bromyard Grammar School Foundation (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of Weston School (FoWS) actively raises funds to supply essential educational resources and facilities not covered by government funding or the school's budget. This includes technology enhancements, playground improvements, performance areas, learning tools, and additional classroom space, aiming to enrich the overall learning experience for students within our local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School Parent Teacher Association | Kings Langley | £16k |
| Broomfield Primary School (G.m.) Parent Teacher Association | Chelmsford | £16k |
| Bromyard Grammar School Foundation | Worcestershire | £16k |
| Friends Of Writtle Schools (PTFA) | Chelmsford | £16k |