The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society
Analysis
The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dunstable. It was registered in September 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society reported income of £23k and spending of £16k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income fell from £24k to £23k (-4.5%), an average of -2.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 65% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society 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 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brilliant Outcomes (£23k), Afghan Community & Education Centre (£23k) and Islam in Action (I.I.A) (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve the needs of people who have epilepsy and some degree of learning disability and are receiving specialist residential care at the Epilepsy Society, by providing grant funding for activities and facilities directed to improving their quality of life and fitness and to improve the mental health and well-being of care staff
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Outcomes | Devon | £23k |
| Afghan Community & Education Centre | Portsmouth | £23k |
| Islam in Action (I.I.A) | Birmingham | £23k |
| The Marjivy Trust | Crickhowell | £23k |