The Friends of Waterton's Wall
Analysis
The Friends of Waterton's Wall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Walton. It was registered in June 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Waterton's Wall reported income of £27k and spending of £20k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £2,912 to £27k (+812%), an average of +202% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 369%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Friends of Waterton's Wall sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chagford Jubilee Hall Trust (£27k), Kent Sinfonia (£27k) and The Crafts Study Centre (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We exist to:- to preserve the historic and architectural heritage of the wall, surrounding the world's first nature reserve in Walton, Wakefield, built by Charles Waterton and its immediate vicinity;- to educate the general public in its architecture, geography, natural and social history.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chagford Jubilee Hall Trust | Newton Abbot | £27k |
| Kent Sinfonia | Maidstone | £27k |
| The Crafts Study Centre | Farnham | £27k |
| Todmorden Orchestra | Lancashire | £27k |