Friend in Deed
Analysis
Friend in Deed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in November 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Friend in Deed reported income of £89k and spending of £98k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £58k to £89k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 271%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Friend in Deed sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The London Tamil Sangam (£89k), Knighton and District Community Support (£89k) and Heart of Living Yoga Foundation (£89k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of older people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society, by providing social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The London Tamil Sangam | London | £89k |
| Knighton and District Community Support | Powys | £89k |
| Heart of Living Yoga Foundation | Devon | £89k |
| The Guildford Waterside Centre | Guildford | £89k |