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our special friends

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Our Special Friends is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in Suffolk and operates in Suffolk.


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

1.Help people at a vulnerable time in their lives to benefit from the companionship of animals through the provision of practical and emotional support.2.Increase the awareness and understanding of the benefits of the human-companion animal relationship and the impact of bereavement. 3.Facilitate the effective collaboration between human and companion animal organisations and support networks.

Fundraising

See where Our Special Friends is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£227,277
Latest Expenditure
£276,261

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 121.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 121.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£227,277£276,2610 / 130
2023£222,569£239,4460 / 110
2022£237,478£204,9220 / 152
2021£240,487£140,1600 / 81
2020£143,989£122,2440 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers