Friends of Hempstead Infant School
Analysis
Friends of Hempstead Infant School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gillingham. It was registered in March 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Hempstead Infant School reported income of £24k and spending of £22k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £14k to £24k (+76%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Hempstead Infant School sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Claydon Primary School Home School Association (£24k), Cylch Meithrin Teifi (£24k) and Bpppa (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of Hempstead Infant School is an open community of parent volunteers working alongside the school, teachers and other 'friends' to benefit the school and ensure the best educational experience for all its pupils. Our goal is to raise funds for equipment and activities to enrich the children's school experience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Claydon Primary School Home School Association | Ipswich | £24k |
| Cylch Meithrin Teifi | Dyfed | £24k |
| Bpppa | Bromsgrove | £24k |
| Courtland Parent Teacher Association | London | £24k |