Friends of Oldfield Brow School
Analysis
Friends of Oldfield Brow School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheshire. It was registered in March 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides other finance and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Oldfield Brow School reported income of £12k and spending of £4,091, leaving 65% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2,181 to £12k (+436%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 317%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Oldfield Brow School sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 3rd Bromley Scout Group (£12k), Sedgefield Primary School PTFA (£12k) and Ousedale School Parent Teacher Association (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support the school community by raising funds to enhance pupils' education, wellbeing and enrichment opportunities. We organise community events including seasonal events/fairs, school discos, cake sales, quizzes and sponsored challenges, bringing families together and generating income for equipment, activities and projects that benefit all pupils at the school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Bromley Scout Group | Bromley | £12k |
| Sedgefield Primary School PTFA | Cleveland | £12k |
| Ousedale School Parent Teacher Association | Buckinghamshire | £12k |
| Gateways Parents & Friends Association | West Yorkshire | £12k |