The Friends of Space Preston
Analysis
The Friends of Space Preston is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Friends of Space Preston reported income of £64k and spending of £150k, spending 233% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £33k to £64k (+95%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 171%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Friends of Space Preston sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% 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 Ashford Counselling Service (CIO) (£64k), Reigate Stepping Stones (£64k) and Switch Youth Services (£64k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of, or assisting in the provision of facilities and equipment for therapy, education, and recreation at the Space Centre in Preston
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Counselling Service (CIO) | Ashford | £64k |
| Reigate Stepping Stones | Crawley | £64k |
| Switch Youth Services | Maidstone | £64k |
| St Matthias Conservation Trust Ltd | London | £64k |