Friends of St Swithuns School
Analysis
Friends of St Swithuns School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in July 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of St Swithuns School reported income of £20k and spending of £16k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £7,356 to £20k (+168%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 189%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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 St Swithuns School sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Tregoze School (£20k), Winchester University of the Third Age (£20k) and James Eden's Foundation (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The fund-raising activities we organise enrich our community by providing an opportunity for village residents to meet and interact. The grants we provide to St Swithun's School are able to significantly improve the environment and facilities available to the members of the school community and increase enthusiasm and engagement, enhancing the learning experience for pupils and staff alike.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Tregoze School | Swindon | £20k |
| Winchester University of the Third Age | Hampshire | £20k |
| James Eden's Foundation | Bolton | £20k |
| New Friends of Ashville | Harrogate | £20k |