Friends of Lake Meadows
Analysis
Friends of Lake Meadows is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Billericay. It was registered in May 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of Lake Meadows reported income of £17k and spending of £16k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £11k to £17k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 421%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Friends of Lake Meadows sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Booth Memorial Institute (£17k), Uffington Village Hall (£17k) and The Arts Society Granta (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote,preserve and protect Lake Meadows park,Billericay,by providing facilities and education,assisting with maintenance and providing events for the appreciation,benefit and enjoyment of the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Booth Memorial Institute | Richmond | £17k |
| Uffington Village Hall | Stamford | £17k |
| The Arts Society Granta | Cambridge | £17k |
| The Ambleside and District Choral Society | Cumbria | £17k |