The Friends of Bourne
Analysis
The Friends of Bourne is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Emsworth. It was registered in November 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Friends of Bourne reported income of £14k and spending of £22k, spending 153% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £42k to £14k (-66%), an average of -24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 145%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Friends of Bourne sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Euxton Primrose Hill PTFA (£14k), Ashmole School Charitable Trust (£14k) and St Andrews Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of Bourne charity endeavours to carry out fund raising activities such as raffles and events along with applications to individuals for donations to extend curriculum resources.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Euxton Primrose Hill PTFA | Chorley | £14k |
| Ashmole School Charitable Trust | London | £14k |
| St Andrews Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Devon | £14k |
| 21st Romford Scout Group | Upminster | £14k |