matthews friends

The charity supports children and young people and people with disabilities. Matthews Friends is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Surrey and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.

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

To publicise the ketogenic diet and make it a first line treatment for childhood epilepsy instead of a last resort.To give parents and informed choice and an alternative to medicationTo support parents/carers and children once on the diet.To provide finding to help with education and training in the administration of the ketogenic diet to make it more available

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£97,385

Latest Expenditure

£214,248

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 73.4%

% 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 £562,933

Charitable Activities £100,478

Other Trading £10,785

Investments £429

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £100,519

Raising Funds £6,975

Governance £1,780

Grants to Institutions £34,298

Other Expenditure £29,378

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£97,385	£214,248				0 / 4
2023	£133,922	£169,900				0 / 5
2022	£476,637	£488,861				0 / 5
2021	£111,800	£141,085				0 / 5
2020	£674,625	£136,872	£100,519	£591,973	£30,000	1 / 5