Friends of Sandford Parks (Fosp)
Analysis
Friends of Sandford Parks (Fosp) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in May 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2026, Friends of Sandford Parks (Fosp) reported income of £14k and spending of £2,486, leaving 82% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2026, income fell from £40k to £14k (-65%), an average of -41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2026, when income dropped by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 48% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Friends of Sandford Parks (Fosp) sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sustainable Community Enterprises North East Ltd (£14k), The Friends of All Saints Church, Brightlingsea (£14k) and 5305 Locomotive Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We raise funds for Park infrastructure such as lighting, exercise equipment, seating and table tennis tables. We also raise funds for planting and horticultural restoration. Our members help with park maintenance and conduct regular litter picking. We are currently campaigning to raise funds for installing heritage information signs and for upgrading the Sandford Park playground.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Community Enterprises North East Ltd | Northumberland | £14k |
| The Friends of All Saints Church, Brightlingsea | uk | £14k |
| 5305 Locomotive Association | Brackley | £14k |
| New Brancepeth Village Hall Association | Durham | £14k |