The Friends of Walker School
Analysis
The Friends of Walker School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2024, The Friends of Walker School reported income of £43k and spending of £39k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2024, income grew from £39k to £43k (+8.8%), an average of +2.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Friends of Walker School sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 5th Urmston (Aquilifer) Scout Group (£43k), Cottenham Primary School Parent Teacher and Community Association (£43k) and The Commonweal Trust (£43k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Fundraising activities are held on school premises eg, summer fete, xmas bazaar, quiz nights, themed events, discos. To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the local authority).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Urmston (Aquilifer) Scout Group | Manchester | £43k |
| Cottenham Primary School Parent Teacher and Community Association | Cambridge | £43k |
| The Commonweal Trust | Bradford | £43k |
| Ivydale League of Friends | London | £43k |