Friends of Gotherington School
Analysis
Friends of Gotherington School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in February 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Gotherington School reported income of £13k and spending of £18k, spending 139% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £5,366 to £13k (+134%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 147%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 Gotherington School sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 5th/ 9th Chelmsford (St Andrew's & All Saints) Scout Group (£13k), Friends of Buckland School (£13k) and Whitley Bay U3a (£13k).
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 advance the education and recreation of the pupils by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.Engage in activities, or provide facilities or equipment which supports the school and advance the education of the pupils.Support and promote activities which develop children's skills and creativity, encourage talent, raise standards.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5th/ 9th Chelmsford (St Andrew's & All Saints) Scout Group | Essex | £13k |
| Friends of Buckland School | Faringdon | £13k |
| Whitley Bay U3a | Tyne And Wear | £13k |
| Ffrindiau Ysgol Bro Caereinion Friends | Powys | £13k |