Friends of the Tenth
Analysis
Friends of the Tenth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lutterworth. It was registered in January 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Friends of the Tenth reported income of £43k and spending of £50k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £21k to £43k (+102%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income rose by 275%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Friends of the Tenth sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% 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 Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust (£43k), Unfinished Histories Ltd (£43k) and Friends of Lowther Pavilion (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are committed to a commemorative sculpture in memory of the 10th Battalion The Parachute Regiment and their 'best of times during the worst of times' spent in Leicestershire during 1944. We are also committed to raise funds to perpetuate the annual Somerby Commemoration. We also wish to help inform and educate the local (especially young) people of those world changing events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust | Deal | £43k |
| Unfinished Histories Ltd | London | £43k |
| Friends of Lowther Pavilion | Lancashire | £43k |
| Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival | Crymych | £43k |