The Furzedown Project
Analysis
The Furzedown Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03662469). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Furzedown Project reported income of £331k and spending of £211k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £220k to £331k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, The Furzedown Project sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Hunger Project UK (£320k), RAF Waddington Officers Mess (£333k) and Citizens Advice Lincolnshire (£314k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Furzedown Project is an activities day centre for older people living in South West London. The Project is a community of warm, friendly over sixties who want to meet new people, keep active and learn new skills. We offer a range of activities including art classes, Asian Friendship Group, bingo, computer support, Keep Fit, singing,, summer outings, a drop-in facility and much more.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hunger Project UK | London | £320k |
| RAF Waddington Officers Mess | Lincoln | £333k |
| Citizens Advice Lincolnshire | Lincolnshire | £314k |
| The Faringdon Collection Trust | Faringdon | £334k |