Friends of Cobham Free School
Analysis
Friends of Cobham Free School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cobham. It was registered in May 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Cobham Free School reported income of £50k and spending of £36k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £16k to £50k (+209%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 162%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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 Cobham Free School sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Betts' School Parent Teacher Association (£50k), 1st Dipton Scout Association (£50k) and Someries Junior School Fund (£50k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity is engaged in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support Cobham Free School (CFS). Activities include fundraising events such as summer fairs, Christmas fairs, movie nights and school discos held on school premises as well as events for parents and staff such as barn dances, race nights and summer balls held at various local venues. All funds raised are for to CFS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Betts' School Parent Teacher Association | London | £50k |
| 1st Dipton Scout Association | County Durham | £50k |
| Someries Junior School Fund | Luton | £50k |
| Bradworthy Young Farmers Club | Exeter | £50k |