The Friends of Guisborough Forest & Walkway
Analysis
The Friends of Guisborough Forest & Walkway is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cleveland. It was registered in December 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and animals, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Friends of Guisborough Forest & Walkway reported income of £20k and spending of £16k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £1,585 to £20k (+1159%), an average of +88% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 1412%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Friends of Guisborough Forest & Walkway sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% 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 The Fineman Trust (£20k), Homes in Mind (£20k) and Faith in Action Community Development (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and improve educational and recreational facilities and resources at the sites known as 'Guisborough Forest and Walkway'. To encourage use of the countryside by as wide a spectrum of people as possible. We help manage the sites in a way that will conserve and enhance their natural and industrial heritage. We actively fundraise with all monies going towards achieving the above goals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Fineman Trust | Warminster | £20k |
| Homes in Mind | Harrow | £20k |
| Faith in Action Community Development | Esher | £20k |
| Leyton United Football Youth Community Academy | London | £20k |