The Friends of Stara Woods
Analysis
The Friends of Stara Woods is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 October 2025, The Friends of Stara Woods reported income of £11k and spending of £2,240, leaving 80% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £1,876 to £11k (+492%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 206%. Over the whole period it spent 70% 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 Stara Woods sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wader Quest (£11k), The St Mary's Nottingham Restoration and Development Trust (£11k) and The Dawber Garden Community Trust (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
a) sustain the woodlands as a community resource b) create & maintain a diverse & dynamic woodland habitatc) maintain footpathsd) promote educational & cultural activities e) protect the serenity & heritage of the woodsf) finance management of the woods through public subscription & sale of timber g) share & co-operate with like-minded community initiatives in pursuance of the above
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wader Quest | London | £11k |
| The St Mary's Nottingham Restoration and Development Trust | Nottingham | £11k |
| The Dawber Garden Community Trust | Lincoln | £11k |
| Friends of St George's Church, Brede | East Sussex | £11k |