Friends of Colnbrook
Analysis
Friends of Colnbrook is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in August 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of Colnbrook reported income of £24k and spending of £13k, leaving 45% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £12k to £24k (+91%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Colnbrook sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dronfield District Scout Council (£24k), Marton and District CE Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£24k) and The Hohs Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Friends of Colnbrook raise funds by holding various events throughout the year to enhance the resources and education of the pupils of Colnbrook School, which is a Special School for primary aged children with moderate and severe learning difficulties.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield District Scout Council | Derbyshire | £24k |
| Marton and District CE Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Cheshire | £24k |
| The Hohs Trust | Norfolk | £24k |
| Coxheath Primary School PTFA | Kent | £24k |