Friends of Girton Glebe
Analysis
Friends of Girton Glebe is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in June 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Girton Glebe reported income of £12k and spending of £9,647, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £13k to £12k (-14%), an average of -3.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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 Girton Glebe sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include SS Aidan & Oswald's School Parent Teacher Association (£12k), 6th Newport (St Johns) Scout Group (£12k) and Regnum District Girl Guides (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Fundraising activities such as Jumble Sales, Quiz nights and catalogue sales are run to provide funds to enhance the children's school environment and experience. Projects supported include providing play equipment, maintaining pond and swimming pool, subsidising theatre trips, buying books and computer equipment and providing a Year 6 Leavers' party.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| SS Aidan & Oswald's School Parent Teacher Association | Lancashire | £12k |
| 6th Newport (St Johns) Scout Group | Newport | £12k |
| Regnum District Girl Guides | Chichester | £12k |
| Friends of St Peter's, Market Bosworth | Nuneaton | £12k |