Friendship Lab
Analysis
Friendship Lab is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in February 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friendship Lab reported income of £15k and spending of £15k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from April 2025 to March 2026, income fell from £42k to £15k (-65%), an average of -65% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Friendship Lab sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Golders Green Foundation (£15k), City of Hull Street Angels (£15k) and The Cedar Community Club (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Friendship Lab empowers adults with the wisdom and skills to make their friendships thrive. We achieve this purpose by providing evidence based courses and training, media engagement and thought leadership, and accessible research, to directly address the pressing crises of escalating loneliness and decreasing mental health.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Golders Green Foundation | Kent | £15k |
| City of Hull Street Angels | Hull | £15k |
| The Cedar Community Club | Oxfordshire | £15k |
| Cultural Freedom Trust | Stroud | £15k |