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Just Friends

Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In addition members can enjoy events including Tea Parties with Entertainment, Steam Train outings, Wine Tasting excursions, Theatre Visits, Specific Lunches including Halloween, Christmas etc and more.

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Activities & Mission

Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In addition members can enjoy events including Tea Parties with Entertainment, Steam Train outings, Wine Tasting excursions, Theatre Visits, Specific Lunches including Halloween, Christmas etc and more.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£54,228
Latest Expenditure
£38,746

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.5%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£54,228
£38,7460 / 13
2024
£76,582
£37,4780 / 12
2023
£53,290
£29,0830 / 15
2022
£36,725
£32,2800 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Just Friends

What does Just Friends do?

Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In addition members can enjoy events including Tea Parties with Entertainment, Steam Train outings, Wine Tasting excursions, Theatre Visits, Specific Lunches including Halloween, Christmas etc and more.

How much income did Just Friends report in 2025?

Just Friends reported total income of £54k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Just Friends registered as a charity?

Just Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2021 as charity number 1196623. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Just Friends?

Just Friends is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is FREDERICK JOHN GEORGE SMITH FSCA FBIM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Just Friends operate?

Just Friends operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Just Friends a registered charity?

Yes — Just Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196623.

Details

Address
13 The Lodge
3 Blackwater Road
Eastbourne
BN21 4JF
BN21 4JF
Registration Date
17 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5182103
Charity Number
1196623

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Trustees

FREDERICK JOHN GEORGE SMITH FSCA FBIM Chair
Graham Wills
Heather Marion Broad
Lisa Claire Strevens

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