Friends of Thorngrove
Analysis
Friends of Thorngrove is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newbury. It was registered in April 2012, 14 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 August 2026, Friends of Thorngrove reported income of £21k and spending of £10k, leaving 52% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £9,731 to £21k (+116%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 464%. Over the whole period it spent 70% 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 Thorngrove sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Rotary Club of Basildon Concord Trust Fund (£21k), The John Griss Charity (£21k) and 1st Romford (St Edward's) Group of Boy Scouts (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Friends of Thorngrove Charity is focused on the following :- Raise money for the items that can be donated to Thorngrove School for the educational enhancement of the pupils- Raise monies for nominated national and local charities- Act as a focal point for social events that will foster a community spirit with parents, teachers and pupils
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Rotary Club of Basildon Concord Trust Fund | Stanford-Le-Hope | £21k |
| The John Griss Charity | Devon | £21k |
| 1st Romford (St Edward's) Group of Boy Scouts | Romford | £21k |
| Nelmes Schools Parents/Teachers Association | Hornchurch | £21k |