Friends Of Osborne
Acting in support of Osborne House and English Heritage in the promotion, preservation and use of Osborne (its Grade 1 Listed House and Grade 2 Listed Park and Gardens); and encouraging the education of, and enjoyment by the public concerning Osborne, its heritage, history, buildings, contents, gardens and grounds.
Activities & Mission
Acting in support of Osborne House and English Heritage in the promotion, preservation and use of Osborne (its Grade 1 Listed House and Grade 2 Listed Park and Gardens); and encouraging the education of, and enjoyment by the public concerning Osborne, its heritage, history, buildings, contents, gardens and grounds.
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.
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £32,100 | £18,672 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2024 | £27,470 | £4,001 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2023 | £24,386 | £7,148 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £17,646 | £15,469 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £3,305 | £10,227 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Osborne
What does Friends Of Osborne do?
Acting in support of Osborne House and English Heritage in the promotion, preservation and use of Osborne (its Grade 1 Listed House and Grade 2 Listed Park and Gardens); and encouraging the education of, and enjoyment by the public concerning Osborne, its heritage, history, buildings, contents, gardens and grounds.
How much income did Friends Of Osborne report in 2025?
Friends Of Osborne reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Osborne registered as a charity?
Friends Of Osborne was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 2015 as charity number 1163175. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Friends Of Osborne?
Friends Of Osborne is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Osborne operate?
Friends Of Osborne operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Osborne a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Osborne is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163175.
Details
Osborne House
Osborne House Estate
EAST COWES
Isle Of Wight
PO32 6JX
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