Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons

Also known as: Friends of the Common

The Friends of the Commons augment the work of the Commons Conservators and the Ranger. We do this by members volunteering to work on the Commons. Typical activities include picking up litter, clearing scrub, enhancing public access and helping to promote ecological diversity. We also help to fund associated expenditure, particularly for items not normally covered in the Conservators' budget.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

The Friends of the Commons augment the work of the Commons Conservators and the Ranger. We do this by members volunteering to work on the Commons. Typical activities include picking up litter, clearing scrub, enhancing public access and helping to promote ecological diversity. We also help to fund associated expenditure, particularly for items not normally covered in the Conservators' budget.

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
£14,817
Latest Expenditure
£14,496

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.8%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£14,817
£14,4960 / 500
2023
£16,979
£21,8900 / 500
2022
£21,373
£21,2630 / 100
2021
£19,216
£17,1640 / 100
2020
£19,194
£20,2350 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons

What does The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons do?

The Friends of the Commons augment the work of the Commons Conservators and the Ranger. We do this by members volunteering to work on the Commons. Typical activities include picking up litter, clearing scrub, enhancing public access and helping to promote ecological diversity. We also help to fund associated expenditure, particularly for items not normally covered in the Conservators' budget.

How much income did The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons report in 2024?

The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 1992 as charity number 1013975. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons?

The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roger Nigel Barton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons operate?

The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Tunbridge Wells And Rusthall Commons is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013975.

Details

Address
ASHTON LODGE
69 LONDON ROAD
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
KENT
TN1 1DX
Registration Date
1 September 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1013975
Charity Number
1013975

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Other notable Associations charities

Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.

Trustees

Roger Nigel Barton Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Adrian Berendt
Also governs 1 other charity
Ann Elizabeth Gripper
Christopher James GURR
Clive Evans
Dr IAN CHRISTOPHER BEAVIS
Joy Ann Podbury
Nicholas Leech
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Friends of the Common

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
Report a data issue