Pilgrims' Friend Society Group

Also known as: Apfs 1807, Pilgrims' Friend Society, The Pilgrims Friend Group

The objects of the Pilgrims Friend Group are the advancement of the Christian Faith and the relief of poverty, sickness, disablement, old age and infirmity to the glory of God which it achieves as the corporate trustee of Pilgrim Homes (formerly Aged Pilgrims Friend Society) and Pilgrims Friend Society.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£26,884,000

Latest Expenditure

£24,234,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,601,000

Charitable Activities £22,817,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £456,000

Other Income £10,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £24,189,000

Raising Funds £45,000

Governance £51,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£26,884,000	£24,234,000	£24,189,000	£57,602,000	£23,680,000	703 / 477
2024	£29,771,000	£20,800,000	£20,759,000	£54,955,000	£2,685,000	629 / 450
2023	£25,288,000	£18,733,000	£18,688,000	£45,866,000	£4,202,000	571 / 200
2022	£15,854,000	£15,508,000	£15,483,000	£39,325,000	£0	501 / 200
2021	£15,048,000	£14,494,000	£14,432,000	£39,251,000	£354,000	478 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pilgrims' Friend Society Group

What does Pilgrims' Friend Society Group do?

How much income did Pilgrims' Friend Society Group report in 2025?

Pilgrims' Friend Society Group reported total income of £26.88m and reported expenditure of £24.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pilgrims' Friend Society Group?

Pilgrims' Friend Society Group has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pilgrims' Friend Society Group registered as a charity?

Pilgrims' Friend Society Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2010 as charity number 1134979. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Pilgrims' Friend Society Group?

Pilgrims' Friend Society Group is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Raymond Abbott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pilgrims' Friend Society Group operate?

Pilgrims' Friend Society Group operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.

Is Pilgrims' Friend Society Group a registered charity?

Yes — Pilgrims' Friend Society Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134979.