The Friends of St Mary's Redbourn
Analysis
The Friends of St Mary's Redbourn is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Herts. It was registered in July 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of St Mary's Redbourn reported income of £19k and spending of £39k, spending 206% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £20k to £19k (-7.6%), an average of -2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 133% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Friends of St Mary's Redbourn 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 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lavender Line Preservation Society (£19k), Welsh Ornithological Society (£19k) and Church and Causeway Estate Charity (£19k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
a) Maintain & embellish the fabric, furnishing & fittings of St Mary's Church, Redbourn. b) Maintain, protect and beautify the churchyard of the said church.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Line Preservation Society | Uckfield | £19k |
| Welsh Ornithological Society | Gwynedd | £19k |
| Church and Causeway Estate Charity | Cambridge | £19k |
| Regency Society of Brighton and Hove | Brighton | £19k |