Friends of Brackenfield School
Analysis
Friends of Brackenfield School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harrogate. It was registered in August 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Friends of Brackenfield School reported income of £27k and spending of £28k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £2,205 to £27k (+1122%), an average of +87% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 215%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Friends of Brackenfield School sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Belton Village Hall (£27k), Laurel Park FC Youth Sports Foundation (£27k) and 1st Wellington Scout Group (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The purpose of the charity is to enhance the experience of Brackenfield School pupils and their enjoyment of school life by funding educational activities, to support the wider community and school's chosen charities. Funds to do this are raised at several fundraising events (e.g. Christmas fair, sale of pre owned uniform and various social events) organised by the FOBS committee.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Belton Village Hall | Loughborough | £27k |
| Laurel Park FC Youth Sports Foundation | Reading | £27k |
| 1st Wellington Scout Group | Somerset | £27k |
| Ride Bristol | Bristol | £27k |