Friends of Worcestershire Archives
Analysis
Friends of Worcestershire Archives is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in June 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of Worcestershire Archives reported income of £10k and spending of £22k, spending 218% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £2,668 to £10k (+280%), an average of +40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 253% 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, Friends of Worcestershire Archives sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include City of Birmingham Brass Band (£10k), Friends of Tetney Primary School (£10k) and Devizes Chamber Choir (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Support Worcestershire Record Office by providing a pool of volunteers. Assist with funds for the purchase or repair of archives and equipment. Lobby appropriate bodies in the interests of Worcestershire Record Office as necessary.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| City of Birmingham Brass Band | Birmingham | £10k |
| Friends of Tetney Primary School | Grimsby | £10k |
| Devizes Chamber Choir | Calne | £10k |
| Mid Sussex Sinfonia | Brighton | £10k |