The Friends of Ditchling
Analysis
The Friends of Ditchling is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hassocks. It was registered in May 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05724504). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Friends of Ditchling reported income of £21k and spending of £14k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,287 to £21k (+823%), an average of +74% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 362%. Over the whole period it spent 74% 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 Ditchling 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 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Devon Nature Trust (£21k), The Wycombe Environment Centre Ltd (£21k) and The Christine Hall Trust (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The charity is responsible for the land and buildings known as "Ditchling Village Green". A barn and the green are hired out for weddings and other events. The trustees then use the funds generated to maintain the facilities and make improvements to both the barn and green. The principle aim being to retain the area as a green space, with access for villagers to use.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Devon Nature Trust | Devon | £21k |
| The Wycombe Environment Centre Ltd | Buckinghamshire | £21k |
| The Christine Hall Trust | Leeds | £21k |
| New Forest Association | Hampshire | £21k |