The Friends of Radwinter Church
Analysis
The Friends of Radwinter Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Saffron Walden. It was registered in January 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Friends of Radwinter Church reported income of £11k and spending of £22k, spending 204% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £747 to £11k (+1358%), an average of +95% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 1634%. Over the whole period it spent 140% 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 Friends of Radwinter Church sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Somali Education Centre (£11k), Bonoman Union of Greater Manchester (£11k) and Horrabridge Community Association (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The preservation of the fabric of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Radwinter, the buildings used in connection therewith, the ornaments and furnishing thereof and the services held therein.To promote the church and its history to a wider audience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Somali Education Centre | London | £11k |
| Bonoman Union of Greater Manchester | Manchester | £11k |
| Horrabridge Community Association | Devon | £11k |
| The Winkleigh Singers | Devon | £11k |