Friends of Windmill Gardens
Analysis
Friends of Windmill Gardens is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of Windmill Gardens reported income of £123k and spending of £101k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £89k to £123k (+38%), an average of +8.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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 Windmill Gardens sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Manchester Baroque (£123k), Amble Development Trust (£123k) and International Arts Studio (£123k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Friends of Windmill Gardens open the Grade II* listed Brixton Windmill, providing guided tours and delivering education workshops to schools and local people. We maintain and help improve Windmill Gardens for the enjoyment and recreation of local residents. In partnership with Lambeth Council we manage the Windmill Centre delivering services for windmill visitors and our local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Baroque | Manchester | £123k |
| Amble Development Trust | Northumberland | £123k |
| International Arts Studio | East Sussex | £123k |
| Happy Valley Pride | West Yorkshire | £123k |