The Friends of Audley End
Analysis
The Friends of Audley End is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in April 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Audley End reported income of £21k and spending of £38k, spending 184% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £21k to £21k (+0.8%), an average of +0.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Friends of Audley End sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Saltburn in Bloom (£21k), Friends of Whirlow Brook Park (£21k) and Ottery Church Corporation (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
to promote the preservation, protection and improvement of Audley End House and its gardens, grounds and all facilities therein for the education and benefit of the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Saltburn in Bloom | Saltburn-By-The-Sea | £21k |
| Friends of Whirlow Brook Park | Sheffield | £21k |
| Ottery Church Corporation | Devon | £21k |
| 38th Leicester Scout Group | Leicester | £21k |