The Friends of Kentish Town School
Analysis
The Friends of Kentish Town School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Friends of Kentish Town School reported income of £29k and spending of £40k, spending 137% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £10k to £29k (+182%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 413%. Over the whole period it spent 121% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Friends of Kentish Town School 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 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Forward 4 Wiz Trust (£29k), The Charles Peel Charitable Trust (£29k) and Southampton Choral Society (£29k).
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
To raise funds in support of Kentish Town C of E Primary School, through various activities involving parent/carer/pupil participation
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Forward 4 Wiz Trust | Farnborough | £29k |
| The Charles Peel Charitable Trust | London | £29k |
| Southampton Choral Society | Southampton | £29k |
| 5th Crawley Scout Group | West Sussex | £29k |