New Friends For You
Also known as: Friends for You, Talkin Tables
We support the lonely and bereaved by providing trained volunteers to befriend lonely people in Chorley and surrounding area by visiting them at home for an hour each week. We host 3 After Loss Groups for the bereaved to help them pick up the threads of a social life. We have over 40 hosted Talkin Tables in Chorley & South Ribble encouraging the lonely and isolated to go out & meet new friends.
Activities & Mission
We support the lonely and bereaved by providing trained volunteers to befriend lonely people in Chorley and surrounding area by visiting them at home for an hour each week. We host 3 After Loss Groups for the bereaved to help them pick up the threads of a social life. We have over 40 hosted Talkin Tables in Chorley & South Ribble encouraging the lonely and isolated to go out & meet new friends.
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
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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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £37,596 | £17,746 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2024 | £38,853 | £22,577 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2023 | £6,078 | £22,805 | 0 / 82 | |||
| 2022 | £21,704 | £6,908 | 0 / 82 | |||
| 2021 | £16,023 | £6,668 | 0 / 110 |
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Frequently asked questions about New Friends For You
What does New Friends For You do?
We support the lonely and bereaved by providing trained volunteers to befriend lonely people in Chorley and surrounding area by visiting them at home for an hour each week. We host 3 After Loss Groups for the bereaved to help them pick up the threads of a social life. We have over 40 hosted Talkin Tables in Chorley & South Ribble encouraging the lonely and isolated to go out & meet new friends.
How much income did New Friends For You report in 2025?
New Friends For You reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was New Friends For You registered as a charity?
New Friends For You was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2019 as charity number 1186686. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs New Friends For You?
New Friends For You is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES KEITH SINGLETON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does New Friends For You operate?
New Friends For You operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is New Friends For You a registered charity?
Yes — New Friends For You is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186686.
Details
CHORLEY
Lancashire
PR7 3NZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends for You
- Talkin Tables
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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