Friend In Need Community Centre
Also known as: Fin Community Centre
To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension collection, health and fitness. The community transport and shopping service operate across the whole borough.
Activities & Mission
To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension collection, health and fitness. The community transport and shopping service operate across the whole borough.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — Vintage Volunteering (organisation 4034438)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £88,756 | £114,117 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2024 | £89,534 | £108,900 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2023 | £352,607 | £112,928 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £121,939 | £147,547 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £135,737 | £196,257 | 0 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friend In Need Community Centre
What does Friend In Need Community Centre do?
To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension collection, health and fitness. The community transport and shopping service operate across the whole borough.
How much income did Friend In Need Community Centre report in 2025?
Friend In Need Community Centre reported total income of £89k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friend In Need Community Centre registered as a charity?
Friend In Need Community Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2002 as charity number 1090701. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Friend In Need Community Centre?
Friend In Need Community Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev RUPERT LAZAR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friend In Need Community Centre operate?
Friend In Need Community Centre operates in Barnet, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friend In Need Community Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Friend In Need Community Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090701.
Details
CRESCENT ROAD
BARNET
EN4 8PS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Fin Community Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated