Friends 2 Friends
Analysis
Friends 2 Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staffordshire. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Friends 2 Friends reported income of £42k and spending of £67k, spending 160% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £23k to £42k (+78%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 131%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Friends 2 Friends 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 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Compass (£42k), Mentalkhealth (£42k) and Al-Nehar Foundation (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supporting adults who are vulnerable such as those with disabilities and the adult's carers. F2F primarily operates though not limited to the areas around Lichfield and Burton, in Staffordshire, UK. Support focuses on social, economic, physical and mental well being. We offer advice, practical support, activities and educational opportunities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Compass | Suffolk | £42k |
| Mentalkhealth | Portsmouth | £42k |
| Al-Nehar Foundation | London | £42k |
| Kensington Impact | London | £42k |