Friends of Pittville
Analysis
Friends of Pittville is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in April 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2026, Friends of Pittville reported income of £15k and spending of £8,015, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2022 to September 2026, income grew from £14k to £15k (+6.8%), an average of +1.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 178%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Friends of Pittville 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 Slough and Windsor Railway Society (£15k), Felbeck Trust (£15k) and Spalding and District Civic Society (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. Monthly volunteer working parties to help with maintenance of Pittville Park2. Regular newsletters to members and residents of the Pittville area3. Maintaining a website and Facebook page4. Liaising with Cheltenham Borough Council5. Holding events (social or for information purposes) for members and the public6. Walks and talks7. Heritage project fundraising8. Pittville history
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Slough and Windsor Railway Society | Berkshire | £15k |
| Felbeck Trust | Norfolk | £15k |
| Spalding and District Civic Society | Spalding | £15k |
| The Friends of St Peter's Newdigate | Surrey | £15k |