Friends of Archbishop Benson School
Analysis
Friends of Archbishop Benson School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Truro. It was registered in September 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Friends of Archbishop Benson School reported income of £12k and spending of £9,244, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £1,184 to £12k (+913%), an average of +78% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 368%. Over the whole period it spent 80% 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 Archbishop Benson School sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Charles Kingsley's School Association (£12k), Great Heath Academy PTA (£12k) and 7th Spen Valley (Gomersal) Scout Group (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Various fundraising events (eg coffee mornings, summer and Christmas fairs, social events, etc) are held throughout the year in order to (1) develop effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school and (2) to engage in activities or provide facilities, equipment and experiences which support the school and advance the education of its pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Charles Kingsley's School Association | Hook | £12k |
| Great Heath Academy PTA | Bury St Edmunds | £12k |
| 7th Spen Valley (Gomersal) Scout Group | Cleckheaton | £12k |
| Hanborough Manor Parent Teacher Association | Oxon | £12k |