Friends of Mapledown School
Analysis
Friends of Mapledown School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Friends of Mapledown School reported income of £16k and spending of £11k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,801 to £16k (+318%), an average of +43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 161%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Friends of Mapledown School sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bags of Blessings (£16k), Medway Help for Ukrainians (£16k) and Sandcroft (£16k).
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
Mapledown School is a Barnet secondary special school for pupils aged 11-19 with Severe and Complex Learning Disabilities. The Friends Of Mapledown School raises funds and organises events to supplement and enrich school life. Over the years we have purchased countless items of specialised equipment and organised social events to bring people together.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bags of Blessings | Nottingham | £16k |
| Medway Help for Ukrainians | Kent | £16k |
| Sandcroft | London | £16k |
| Albinism Fellowship | Nottingham | £16k |