friends of the cotswolds

The charity supports the general public. Friends Of The Cotswolds is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Cheltenham and operates in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Friends Of The Cotswolds is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Gloucestershire Oxfordshire Warwickshire Wiltshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£252,787

Latest Expenditure

£153,587

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 26.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 89.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£151,070	£92,595				0 / 10