Friends of the Towans
Analysis
Friends of the Towans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in October 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Friends of the Towans reported income of £14k and spending of £27k, spending 191% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £14k (+23%), an average of +7.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 80%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Friends of the Towans sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hadley and District Orpheus Male Choir (£14k), K Shoes Male Voice Choir Kendal (£14k) and The Combe Reading Room (2005) Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Towans and adjacent land between Hayle and Godrevy through direct action or in cooperation with other individuals, groups, landowners or organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hadley and District Orpheus Male Choir | Telford | £14k |
| K Shoes Male Voice Choir Kendal | Kendal | £14k |
| The Combe Reading Room (2005) Trust | Witney | £14k |
| Maer Village Hall | Staffordshire | £14k |