The Friends of Kennington Park
Analysis
The Friends of Kennington Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Friends of Kennington Park reported income of £15k and spending of £12k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,910 to £15k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 234%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, The Friends of Kennington Park sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Great Britain - Russia Society (£15k), Dynamic Youth Theatre (£15k) and Ordsall Acappella Singers (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Friends of Kennington Park work with Lambeth Council and local people to make the park the best it can be. We promote the development and improvement of facilities for recreation and leisure. We raise awareness of the park's important heritage and of its trees, plants and wildlife to help encourage interest and conservation. We hold regular events and work in partnership with local groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Britain - Russia Society | London | £15k |
| Dynamic Youth Theatre | Eastleigh | £15k |
| Ordsall Acappella Singers | Manchester | £15k |
| Friends of Wolverhampton Music Service | Wv2 4ne | £15k |