Friends Of The Cotswolds

Also known as: Friends of Cotswolds

The charity raises funds to support small refurbishment projects or provide educational opportunities within the Cotswolds ADNB and surrounding area.

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Activities & Mission

The charity raises funds to support small refurbishment projects or provide educational opportunities within the Cotswolds ADNB and surrounding area.

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

Gloucestershire Oxfordshire Warwickshire Wiltshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£172,663

Latest Expenditure

£234,978

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 26.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £584,792

Charitable Activities £38

Other Trading £0

Investments £59,365

Other Income £26,376

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £179,525

Raising Funds £6,470

Governance £6,420

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £14,518

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£172,663	£234,978				0 / 0
2024	£252,787	£153,587				0 / 0
2023	£670,571	£200,513	£179,525	£806,954	£10,855	0 / 0
2022	£103,587	£123,694				0 / 0
2021	£146,436	£159,499				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Cotswolds

What does Friends Of The Cotswolds do?

The charity raises funds to support small refurbishment projects or provide educational opportunities within the Cotswolds ADNB and surrounding area.

How much income did Friends Of The Cotswolds report in 2025?

Friends Of The Cotswolds reported total income of £173k and reported expenditure of £235k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Friends Of The Cotswolds?

Friends Of The Cotswolds has a program ratio of 26.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Friends Of The Cotswolds registered as a charity?

Friends Of The Cotswolds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2006 as charity number 1115119. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Friends Of The Cotswolds?

Friends Of The Cotswolds is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DOCTOR DAVID ROCKEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of The Cotswolds operate?

Friends Of The Cotswolds operates across 5 areas, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Friends Of The Cotswolds a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of The Cotswolds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115119.