Friends of Graves Park
Analysis
Friends of Graves Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in April 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of Graves Park reported income of £29k and spending of £3,464, leaving 88% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £5,555 to £29k (+420%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 1333%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Friends of Graves Park sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Andrew's Conservation Trust (£29k), Conservation Without Borders (£29k) and Moorside Wetland Trust (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To assist other Trusts with interests in Graves Park in enhancing and maintaining the park for leisure, education and conservation in conjunction with the local community and in particular the citizens of Sheffield. To preserve the fauna and flora for the benefit and enjoyment of park users. To act as a conduit in raising funds to achieve those objects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Conservation Trust | Avon | £29k |
| Conservation Without Borders | Newton Abbot | £29k |
| Moorside Wetland Trust | Yateley | £29k |
| Wiltshire Buildings Record | Chippenham | £29k |