Friends of Hawthorns
Analysis
Friends of Hawthorns is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in June 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Friends of Hawthorns reported income of £12k and spending of £439, leaving 96% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £996 to £12k (+1061%), an average of +85% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 843%. Over the whole period it spent 26% 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 Hawthorns sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% 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 The Satterthwaite Bequest (£12k), Newhaven Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund (£12k) and Barton St Lawrence PTFA (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To work with the school to help improve the facilities & activities available to the pupils to enhance their educational experiences.A members association with membership available to school staff and family members or close friends of a pupil aged 18 & over.We rely on the wider membership to support events so that we can raise funds for the benefit of the school & the pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Satterthwaite Bequest | Derbyshire | £12k |
| Newhaven Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund | East Sussex | £12k |
| Barton St Lawrence PTFA | Preston | £12k |
| Ilminster & District Lions Club (CIO) | Somerset | £12k |