Friends of Manby Lodge
Analysis
Friends of Manby Lodge is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Weybridge. It was registered in September 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 August 2025, Friends of Manby Lodge reported income of £46k and spending of £34k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £18k to £46k (+152%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 142%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 Manby Lodge sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Knowle and Dorridge Lions Club Charity Trust Fund (£46k), Newton Abbot and District Young Farmers Club (£46k) and Community & Education Centre (CEC) (£46k).
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
The charity aims to raise funds to support the school as requested by the Head Teacher and staff of the school and it aims to enhance the school community by actively engaging parents and therefore pupils within the school. It also provides a forum for parents and teachers to communicate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Knowle and Dorridge Lions Club Charity Trust Fund | Solihull | £46k |
| Newton Abbot and District Young Farmers Club | Exeter | £46k |
| Community & Education Centre (CEC) | Leeds | £46k |
| The Friends of Eastwick Schools | Leatherhead | £46k |