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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.

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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

Latest Income
£88,756
Latest Expenditure
£114,117

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 128.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 128.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£88,756
£114,1170 / 25
2024
£89,534
£108,9000 / 35
2023
£352,607
£112,9280 / 30
2022
£121,939
£147,5470 / 35
2021
£135,737
£196,2570 / 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

Address
EAST BARNET BAPTIST CHURCH
CRESCENT ROAD
BARNET
EN4 8PS
Registration Date
19 February 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982141
Charity Number
1090701

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Trustees

Rev RUPERT LAZAR Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Keith Nipps
Philip Cohen
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Murray
Sharmini Chandrasekar
Victoria Small

Also Known As

  • Fin Community Centre

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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