Friends of Handsworth Park
Analysis
Friends of Handsworth Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in April 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, 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 2025, Friends of Handsworth Park reported income of £18k and spending of £21k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £5,830 to £18k (+209%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 158%. Over the whole period it spent 66% 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 Handsworth Park sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ryton Chorale (£18k), Heath and Reach Village Hall (£18k) and East London Chorus (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Friends of Handsworth Park organises activities in Handsworth Park for the benefit of local people, wildlife and plantlife. The charity ensures that the Park is well maintained and a safe place for people to use.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ryton Chorale | Sheffield | £18k |
| Heath and Reach Village Hall | Leighton Buzzard | £18k |
| East London Chorus | London | £18k |
| Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens | London | £18k |