Friends Of Wcr

The objective of the Charity is to support the Charitable activities of WCR Community Radio as well as other Charitable purposes in the West Wiltshire and East Somerset areas.

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Activities & Mission

The objective of the Charity is to support the Charitable activities of WCR Community Radio as well as other Charitable purposes in the West Wiltshire and East Somerset areas.

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

Somerset Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£48,660

Latest Expenditure

£27,294

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 56.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 56.1%

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£48,660	£27,294	0 / 55
2024	£20,490	£28,756	0 / 50
2023	£16,242	£16,858	0 / 50
2022	£25,298	£24,622	0 / 50
2021	£26,049	£22,702	0 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Wcr

What does Friends Of Wcr do?

The objective of the Charity is to support the Charitable activities of WCR Community Radio as well as other Charitable purposes in the West Wiltshire and East Somerset areas.

How much income did Friends Of Wcr report in 2025?

Friends Of Wcr reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Wcr registered as a charity?

Friends Of Wcr was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1999 as charity number 1076696. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Friends Of Wcr?

Friends Of Wcr is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Robinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Wcr operate?

Friends Of Wcr operates across 2 areas: Somerset and Wiltshire.

Is Friends Of Wcr a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Wcr is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076696.