Friends of Pelican Park
Analysis
Friends of Pelican Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. It was registered in May 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and amateur sport, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07207520). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Friends of Pelican Park reported income of £96k and spending of £153k, spending 160% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £198k to £96k (-52%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Friends of Pelican Park 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 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include RCCG Haven of Rest Preston (Lancashire City Fellowship) (£96k), Annie Walsh Memorial School (Awms) Old Girls' Association (UK Branch) (£96k) and The Hospital of St Thomas the Apostle in Doncaster (£96k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To offer facilities to play sport and recreational activities for families. children and young people to help improve their general health and wellbeing. The Charity also aims to improve community participation through out community projects, making sure that people of all ages have the support they need within the community and can come together in a safe environment at Pelican Park.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| RCCG Haven of Rest Preston (Lancashire City Fellowship) | London | £96k |
| Annie Walsh Memorial School (Awms) Old Girls' Association (UK Branch) | Essex | £96k |
| The Hospital of St Thomas the Apostle in Doncaster | Doncaster | £96k |
| True Faith Church | London | £96k |