Just Friends
Analysis
Just Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bn21 4jf. It was registered in November 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2026, Just Friends reported income of £59k and spending of £45k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £37k to £59k (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 65% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Just Friends sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dore Village Society (£59k), 10th Sutton Coldfield (1st Sutton Coldfield Sea Scout Group) (£59k) and Fairlands Liddington Hall and Gravetts Lane Community Association (£59k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In addition members can enjoy events including Tea Parties with Entertainment, Steam Train outings, Wine Tasting excursions, Theatre Visits, Specific Lunches including Halloween, Christmas etc and more.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dore Village Society | Dore | £59k |
| 10th Sutton Coldfield (1st Sutton Coldfield Sea Scout Group) | Birmingham | £59k |
| Fairlands Liddington Hall and Gravetts Lane Community Association | Guildford | £59k |
| Berinsfield Community Association | Wallingford | £59k |