Friends of Margam Park
Analysis
Friends of Margam Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Port Talbot. It was registered in August 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, 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 services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Friends of Margam Park reported income of £11k and spending of £14k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £2,844 to £11k (+291%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 1132%. Over the whole period it spent 118% 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 Margam Park sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of St Peter's Church, Arnesby (£11k), Radio Redhill (£11k) and Clwyd Community Theatre Association (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of Margam Park objectives are to conserve and enhance Margam Country Park, protect its natural beauty, raise the parks profile, increase public awareness and work with the Local Authority as well as other appropriate organisations. The Friends provide walks and tours with an historical interest, in the summer months together with other activities on a voluntary basis.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of St Peter's Church, Arnesby | Leicester | £11k |
| Radio Redhill | Surrey | £11k |
| Clwyd Community Theatre Association | Clwyd | £11k |
| Bishopstone Village Hall | Salisbury | £11k |