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friends of the south downs

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. Friends Of The South Downs is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in West Sussex and operates in East Sussex, Hampshire, and West Sussex.


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 object for which the Society is established is the preservation of the beauty and amenities of the South Downs for the public benefit. The Society works through its many volunteers and skilled professional staff, guided by its trustees who are elected by the membership, to achieve its objectives.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£192,369
Latest Expenditure
£160,898

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£192,369£160,8980 / 58
2023£141,933£169,9910 / 45
2022£229,005£81,2760 / 50
2021£107,648£124,7820 / 150
2020£89,705£98,6390 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers