Friends of Chigwell School
Analysis
Friends of Chigwell School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in August 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Friends of Chigwell School reported income of £45k and spending of £47k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £4,347 to £45k (+941%), an average of +80% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 679%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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 Chigwell School sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Severn Dean Lions Club (CIO) (£45k), The Skinners' School Parents' Association (£45k) and Ysgol Y Deri Parents and Teachers Association (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the pupils at Chigwell School in particular by developing effective relationships between the staff, pupils and others associated with the school as well as engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which supports the school and advances the education of the pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Severn Dean Lions Club (CIO) | Newnham | £45k |
| The Skinners' School Parents' Association | Kent | £45k |
| Ysgol Y Deri Parents and Teachers Association | Penarth | £45k |
| Rotherfield Memorial Institute | East Sussex | £45k |