The Friends of Barnby Road School
Analysis
The Friends of Barnby Road School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newark. It was registered in June 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Friends of Barnby Road School reported income of £16k and spending of £23k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £1,173 to £16k (+1273%), an average of +92% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 851%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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 Barnby Road School sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% 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 The Warstock Community Centre (£16k), Thornbury Choral Society (£16k) and Sopley Village Hall Trust (£16k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Warstock Community Centre | Birmingham | £16k |
| Thornbury Choral Society | Bristol | £16k |
| Sopley Village Hall Trust | Christchurch | £16k |
| Sandbach Concert Series | Cheshire | £16k |