The Association of the Friends of Polish Children
Analysis
The Association of the Friends of Polish Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Association of the Friends of Polish Children reported income of £142k and spending of £81k, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £100k to £142k (+43%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 57% 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 Association of the Friends of Polish Children sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include British Association for Local History (£142k), Siglo de Oro (£142k) and Gorleston Pavilion Trust Ltd (£142k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity supports a Polish supplementary School operating on Saturday mornings only, for children between the age of 4 to 18 learning Polish language and culture and taking students to GCSE, AS and A2 examination. We also support different youth groups, not only with cash gifts, but also by allowing use of our premises. Groups include Polish scouts and folk dancing
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| British Association for Local History | Sheffield | £142k |
| Siglo de Oro | London | £142k |
| Gorleston Pavilion Trust Ltd | Great Yarmouth | £142k |
| The Apedale Heritage Centre | Staffordshire | £143k |