Friends of Crosthwaite School
Analysis
Friends of Crosthwaite School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kendal. It was registered in August 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2026, Friends of Crosthwaite School reported income of £15k and spending of £9,871, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £9,938 to £15k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 174%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Friends of Crosthwaite School sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Windlesham Pram Race (£15k), Penketh County Primary School PTA (£15k) and Charity of Joseph Catt (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
FROCS runs fundraising events, often social and family-friendly events. The money raised from these is for the benefit of the children of Crosthwaite School. FROCS other main activity is to promote strong and purposeful relations between parents, staff and the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Windlesham Pram Race | Windlesham | £15k |
| Penketh County Primary School PTA | Warrington | £15k |
| Charity of Joseph Catt | Suffolk | £15k |
| 8th Solihull Scout Group | West Midlands | £15k |