Friend to Friend
Analysis
Friend to Friend is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Holmfirth. It was registered in May 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04293138). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Friend to Friend reported income of £16k and spending of £25k, spending 156% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,484 to £16k (+546%), an average of +59% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 388%. Over the whole period it spent 123% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Friend to Friend sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% 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 Experience the Real Africa (UK) (£16k), The Hydration Foundation (£16k) and Middlesex Hospital and Medical School General Charitable Trust (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Friend to Friend is a local charity in rural South Kirklees, West Yorkshire, offering a range of activities for older people including armchair exercise, monthly meals, coffee mornings, cultural and craft activities and games including dominoes and cards. Our groups are aimed at keeping older people healthier, more active and less lonely. We provide transport where necessary.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Experience the Real Africa (UK) | Bath | £16k |
| The Hydration Foundation | Bristol | £16k |
| Middlesex Hospital and Medical School General Charitable Trust | London | £16k |
| The Bradford and Airedale Eye Sight Trust | West Yorkshire | £16k |