Friends of Brentwood School (Fobs)
Analysis
Friends of Brentwood School (Fobs) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in January 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Friends of Brentwood School (Fobs) reported income of £39k and spending of £29k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £6,613 to £39k (+485%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 273%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Brentwood School (Fobs) sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cylch Meithrin Llanrhaeadr (£39k), The Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment (£39k) and Thorpe Willoughby School Fund (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide and assist in the provision of facilities and equipment for education at the school, not normally provided by the governors.Endeavour to promote a sense of community amongst the pupils, parents, teachers, governors and other persons connected to the school.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Llanrhaeadr | Dinbych | £39k |
| The Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment | Usk | £39k |
| Thorpe Willoughby School Fund | Selby | £39k |
| 4th Hucknall Scout Group | Nottinghamshire | £39k |