The Friendly Hand
Grants to support those who are disadvantaged by giving financial support to organisations and individuals.Provision of Educational scholarships and bursariesProvisions of bibles for those in prison and hospitalProvision of grants for priests to undertake refresher courses in the Holy LandProvision of grants to Cathequists
Activities & Mission
Grants to support those who are disadvantaged by giving financial support to organisations and individuals.Provision of Educational scholarships and bursariesProvisions of bibles for those in prison and hospitalProvision of grants for priests to undertake refresher courses in the Holy LandProvision of grants to Cathequists
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £27,732 | £114,091 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £91,660 | £158,494 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £49,859 | £157,563 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £37,189 | £173,842 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £159,908 | £214,902 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friendly Hand
What does The Friendly Hand do?
Grants to support those who are disadvantaged by giving financial support to organisations and individuals.Provision of Educational scholarships and bursariesProvisions of bibles for those in prison and hospitalProvision of grants for priests to undertake refresher courses in the Holy LandProvision of grants to Cathequists
How much income did The Friendly Hand report in 2024?
The Friendly Hand reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Friendly Hand registered as a charity?
The Friendly Hand was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2001 as charity number 1088806. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Friendly Hand?
The Friendly Hand is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friendly Hand operate?
The Friendly Hand operates across 7 areas, including Chile, India, Italy and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Friendly Hand a registered charity?
Yes — The Friendly Hand is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088806.
Details
1 The Sanctuary
LONDON
SW1P 3JT
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