Friends Southern Summer Events
Analysis
Friends Southern Summer Events is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford-on-Avon. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Friends Southern Summer Events reported income of £63k and spending of £60k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £37k to £63k (+70%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Friends Southern Summer Events 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 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kilkhampton Pre-School (£63k), Ashford Community Church (£63k) and Sword of the Spirit & Healing Ministry (£63k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
FSSE organises two week-long annual residential Quaker events in August: Junior Gathering (formerly Summer School, ages 11-14) and Senior Conference (15-18). These events advocate the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, equality and truth. They are significant in the lives of those who attend, building confidence, knowledge and supportive friendships which can last a lifetime.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kilkhampton Pre-School | Cornwall | £63k |
| Ashford Community Church | Kent | £63k |
| Sword of the Spirit & Healing Ministry | Birmingham | £63k |
| Bearwood Chapel Trust | Smethwick | £63k |