The Friends of the Regis School of Music
Analysis
The Friends of the Regis School of Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bognor Regis. It was registered in April 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending January 2026, The Friends of the Regis School of Music reported income of £62k and spending of £5,211, leaving 92% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £6,314 to £62k (+882%), an average of +77% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2026, when income rose by 1756%. Over the whole period it spent 29% 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 the Regis School of Music sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chudleigh Community Project (£62k), Enpointe Dance Company (£62k) and South London Community Music (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support the activities of the Regis School of Music, Bognor Regis by way of bursaries for students and assistance with the purchase of instruments and general maintenance. Also to support the annual West Sussex Youth Music Awards competition.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chudleigh Community Project | Devon | £62k |
| Enpointe Dance Company | County Durham | £62k |
| South London Community Music | London | £62k |
| The du Maurier Festival Society | Cornwall | £62k |