Friends of Powell's School
Analysis
Friends of Powell's School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in March 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Friends of Powell's School reported income of £32k and spending of £33k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £17k to £32k (+91%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 77% 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 Powell's 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 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Gerald Kerkut Charitable Trust (£32k), Moor Park Parents' Association (£32k) and 1st Carlton Colville Scout Group (£32k).
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
Advance education of pupils in Powell's School by developing relationships between staff and parents, engaging in activities or providing facilities/equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Gerald Kerkut Charitable Trust | Southampton | £32k |
| Moor Park Parents' Association | Ludlow | £32k |
| 1st Carlton Colville Scout Group | Suffolk | £32k |
| Decoy Community Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Newton Abbot | £32k |