Friends of Michelham Priory
Analysis
Friends of Michelham Priory is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Pevensey. It was registered in September 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Friends of Michelham Priory reported income of £12k and spending of £8,664, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £91k to £12k (-87%), an average of -40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 240%. Over the whole period it spent 55% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Friends of Michelham Priory sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sutton U3a (£12k), Ealing Festival (£12k) and Finedon Community Sports and Leisure Centre Association (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To raise income to support, promote and improve Michelham Priory including its amenities grounds and buildings through the activities of a group of Friends.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton U3a | Surrey | £12k |
| Ealing Festival | London | £12k |
| Finedon Community Sports and Leisure Centre Association | Wellingborough | £12k |
| Whelpley Hill Coronation Hall | Chesham | £12k |