Friends of Columbia Primary School
Analysis
Friends of Columbia Primary School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides other finance, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Columbia Primary School reported income of £46k and spending of £38k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2025, income grew from £42k to £46k (+10%), an average of +3.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 85% 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 Columbia Primary School sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 3rd Buckingham Scout Group (£46k), The Worshipful Company of Butchers Education Charity (£46k) and The Lowther School and Exhibition Endowment (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objective of the charity is to advance the education of pupils in the school by 1) developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and by 2) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. Activities include: fundraising and supporting school initiatives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Buckingham Scout Group | Buckingham | £46k |
| The Worshipful Company of Butchers Education Charity | London | £46k |
| The Lowther School and Exhibition Endowment | Penrith | £46k |
| The Wulfris Educational Foundation | Southampton | £46k |