The Friends Of Octavia
Also known as: The Friends of the St Marylebone Housing Association
Providing help to the tenants of Octavia Housing and Care
Activities & Mission
Providing help to the tenants of Octavia Housing and Care
Grants
The Friends Of Octavia is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £56,674
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £67,008 | £56,674 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £65,782 | £50,674 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £67,378 | £61,635 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £53,082 | £49,921 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £63,245 | £41,749 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Octavia
What does The Friends Of Octavia do?
Providing help to the tenants of Octavia Housing and Care
How much income did The Friends Of Octavia report in 2025?
The Friends Of Octavia reported total income of £67k and reported expenditure of £57k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Friends Of Octavia registered as a charity?
The Friends Of Octavia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1984 as charity number 290349. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs The Friends Of Octavia?
The Friends Of Octavia is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIDGET MARY CLARKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of Octavia operate?
The Friends Of Octavia operates across 3 areas: Essex, Hampshire and London.
Is The Friends Of Octavia a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of Octavia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290349.
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Registry Information
Other notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Friends of the St Marylebone Housing Association
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated