Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme
Analysis
Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in June 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme reported income of £52k and spending of £41k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £40k to £52k (+30%), an average of +6.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) (£52k), St Peters Community Wellbeing Projects (£52k) and Tasted (£52k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Relief of sickness and the preservation of health of the public by providing grants to help in the provision of facilities and support services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) | Leeds | £52k |
| St Peters Community Wellbeing Projects | London | £52k |
| Tasted | Retford | £52k |
| The Vipingo Village Fund | Robertsbridge | £52k |