The Friends of Streatham Common
Analysis
The Friends of Streatham Common is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in (Not Applicable). It was registered in May 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Friends of Streatham Common reported income of £35k and spending of £48k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £31k to £35k (+14%), an average of +3.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Friends of Streatham Common sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dulwich Society (£35k), Stroud Preservation Trust Limited (£36k) and Shropshire Climate Action (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We exist to:1. promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment, including Streatham Common, the Rookery and the Streatham Memorial Garden;2. advance the education of the public in the areas of the charity?s operation;3. promote the provision of safe facilities, including children?s play areas, nature reserves and gardening spaces, in the interests of social welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dulwich Society | London | £35k |
| Stroud Preservation Trust Limited | Gloucestershire | £36k |
| Shropshire Climate Action | Shrewsbury | £35k |
| Institute of Ecotechnics | London | £36k |