Friendly Faces of Kent
Analysis
Friendly Faces of Kent is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in October 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Friendly Faces of Kent reported income of £99k and spending of £42k, leaving 57% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from October 2023 to October 2025, income grew from £41k to £99k (+143%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 134%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Friendly Faces of Kent sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Brooklands Centre (£98k), The Oulton Institute (£99k) and The Gordon Bramah Charitable Settlement (£98k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Friendly Faces of Kent support anyone over the age of 18 who is isolated and lonely. We provide person cantered activities and coffee mornings for those able to come along. We also provide support virtually via our social media platforms. We are a point of contact for signposting to other organisations where appropriate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Brooklands Centre | Newport Pagnell | £98k |
| The Oulton Institute | Leeds | £99k |
| The Gordon Bramah Charitable Settlement | London | £98k |
| Age Concern Appleby and District | Cumbria | £99k |