The Friends of Priory School
Analysis
The Friends of Priory School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in March 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Friends of Priory School reported income of £13k and spending of £24k, spending 187% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £17k to £13k (-22%), an average of -5.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 130% 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, The Friends of Priory School sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newchurch Parish Sports and Community Association (£13k), Mary Clowes Hall (£13k) and Wensleydale Concert Series (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides refreshments at Lewes Priory school activities and fund raises by holding special events, usually on the school grounds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newchurch Parish Sports and Community Association | Isle Of Wight | £13k |
| Mary Clowes Hall | Derbyshire | £13k |
| Wensleydale Concert Series | Dl8 4db | £13k |
| St Mary Magdalene Music Society | London | £13k |