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The Estuary League Of Friends

Also known as: El of F

Estuary League of Friends has been supporting the community since 1987 and are based in Topsham Devon, serving the local area. Our aim is to work to improve the quality of life of those in need of care, comfort and support in our community. We support those who have been disadvantaged, through terminal illnesses, disablement, as well as the elderly, frail, and those with debilitating illnesses.

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Activities & Mission

Estuary League of Friends has been supporting the community since 1987 and are based in Topsham Devon, serving the local area. Our aim is to work to improve the quality of life of those in need of care, comfort and support in our community. We support those who have been disadvantaged, through terminal illnesses, disablement, as well as the elderly, frail, and those with debilitating illnesses.

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
£578,744
Latest Expenditure
£612,683

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £207,781
Charitable Activities £247,000
Other Trading £112,876
Investments £11,087
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £459,117
Raising Funds £145,034
Governance £7,612
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £8,532

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
£578,744
£612,683£459,117£2,102,964£674,29031 / 45
2024
£661,381
£623,836£505,416£2,136,903£023 / 45
2023
£625,713
£601,876£492,268£2,099,357£80,14523 / 62
2022
£664,082
£559,852£314,999£2,075,520£591,75522 / 88
2021
£709,563
£563,391£501,399£1,971,290£113,35022 / 180

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Estuary League Of Friends

What does The Estuary League Of Friends do?

Estuary League of Friends has been supporting the community since 1987 and are based in Topsham Devon, serving the local area. Our aim is to work to improve the quality of life of those in need of care, comfort and support in our community. We support those who have been disadvantaged, through terminal illnesses, disablement, as well as the elderly, frail, and those with debilitating illnesses.

How much income did The Estuary League Of Friends report in 2025?

The Estuary League Of Friends reported total income of £579k and reported expenditure of £613k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Estuary League Of Friends?

The Estuary League Of Friends has a program ratio of 79.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Estuary League Of Friends registered as a charity?

The Estuary League Of Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2001 as charity number 1088242. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Estuary League Of Friends?

The Estuary League Of Friends is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Estuary League Of Friends operate?

The Estuary League Of Friends operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Estuary League Of Friends a registered charity?

Yes — The Estuary League Of Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088242.

Details

Address
The Estuary League of Friends
Nancy Potter House
Nelson Close
Topsham
EXETER
EX3 0DX
Registration Date
29 August 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3984644
Charity Number
1088242

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Trustees

Anna Lynn Smith
Iain Kirk James Crombie
Madeliene Jevon
PAMELA DIFFEY
Peter Tosh
REBECCA LUCY GLIDDON
Wyn Davies

Also Known As

  • El of F

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