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The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood

To sustain, maintain and enhance the environment, heritage and use of Sunnyhurst wood for the benefit of the Blackburn with Darwen community.

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Activities & Mission

To sustain, maintain and enhance the environment, heritage and use of Sunnyhurst wood for the benefit of the Blackburn with Darwen community.

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
£4,917
Latest Expenditure
£2,805

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 57.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 57.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£4,917
£2,8050 / 15
2024
£10,215
£2,2390 / 10
2023
£11,987
£17,4670 / 10
2022
£8,404
£4,0140 / 25
2021
£42,624
£6,4690 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood

What does The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood do?

To sustain, maintain and enhance the environment, heritage and use of Sunnyhurst wood for the benefit of the Blackburn with Darwen community.

How much income did The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood report in 2025?

The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood reported total income of £5k and reported expenditure of £3k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 2019 as charity number 1185875. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood?

The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Douglas Wright Mr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood operate?

The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood operates in Blackburn With Darwen, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Sunnyhurst Wood is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185875.

Details

Address
SUNNYHURST WOOD VISITOR CENTRE
SUNNYHURST WOOD
DARWEN
BB3 0LA
Registration Date
18 October 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5143269
Charity Number
1185875

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Trustees

Douglas Wright Mr Chair
David Michael Smith
Leslie Slack

Sectors & Classifications

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