Attend
Also known as: National Association of Hospital and Community Friends
To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the promotion of the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by associating together volunteers and organisations in a common effort to promote charitable purposes (including the promotion of health and the relief of financial hardship).
Activities & Mission
To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the promotion of the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by associating together volunteers and organisations in a common effort to promote charitable purposes (including the promotion of health and the relief of financial hardship).
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £771,511 | £753,291 | £699,721 | -£38,335 | £0 | 6 / 30 |
| 2024 | £646,414 | £612,010 | £571,118 | -£56,555 | £56,555 | 6 / 50 |
| 2023 | £535,853 | £648,633 | £602,214 | -£90,959 | £90,959 | 6 / 20 |
| 2022 | £718,364 | £722,694 | £666,120 | £21,821 | £21,821 | 6 / 20 |
| 2021 | £732,361 | £629,527 | £586,931 | £26,151 | £26,151 | 6 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Attend
What does Attend do?
To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the promotion of the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by associating together volunteers and organisations in a common effort to promote charitable purposes (including the promotion of health and the relief of financial hardship).
How much income did Attend report in 2025?
Attend reported total income of £772k and reported expenditure of £753k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Attend?
Attend has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Attend registered as a charity?
Attend was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2006 as charity number 1113067. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Attend?
Attend is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Attend operate?
Attend operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Attend a registered charity?
Yes — Attend is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113067.
Details
11-13 Cavendish Square
London
W1G 0AN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Association of Hospital and Community Friends
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated