Friends of Beetham School (Fobs)
Analysis
Friends of Beetham School (Fobs) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Milnthorpe. It was registered in October 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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 Beetham School (Fobs) reported income of £10k and spending of £16k, spending 158% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from August 2023 to August 2025, income grew from £5,237 to £10k (+94%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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 Beetham School (Fobs) sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stourport Mid Severn Sea Scout Group (£10k), The Oaks Infant School PTFA (£10k) and Wellesley Park Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We hold 5-7 fundraising activities each year at or around the school. These are winter and summer fairs, duck day, Easter bingo, carol singing at the local garden centre and sports day.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport Mid Severn Sea Scout Group | Worcestershire | £10k |
| The Oaks Infant School PTFA | Sittingbourne | £10k |
| Wellesley Park Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Somerset | £10k |
| Friends of Alma Park Parent Teacher Association | Manchester | £10k |