The Friends of Ellington Park CIO
Analysis
The Friends of Ellington Park CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ramsgate. It was registered in September 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Ellington Park CIO reported income of £11k and spending of £12k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to December 2025, income fell from £17k to £11k (-36%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 196%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Friends of Ellington Park CIO 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 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies (£11k), 6th Ipswich (St Johns) Scout Group (£11k) and Dr Barrow Trust (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of Ellington Park undertake activities to inform, educate, encourage a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing, and encourage community spirit for residents of, and visitors to, Ramsgate.These activities are held within a public park, and are open to everyone regardless of age, gender, ability or ethnicity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies | London | £11k |
| 6th Ipswich (St Johns) Scout Group | Ipswich | £11k |
| Dr Barrow Trust | Bristol | £11k |
| The Friends of St Nicholas, Ickford | Aylesbury | £11k |