The Friendship Cafe
Also known as: Gymnasian UK Limited, Friendship Cafe Gymnation, Gymnasian, Gymnation
Youth, sports, community - eg. archery, swimming, community work in culturally appropriate settings, mainly around Gloucester city via 2 venues.Supporting smaller groups to run activities. Also running 'St James City Farm & Riding School'.Promotion/support with educational, training, work.1-1 advice and support and referrals to other agencies.
Activities & Mission
Youth, sports, community - eg. archery, swimming, community work in culturally appropriate settings, mainly around Gloucester city via 2 venues.Supporting smaller groups to run activities. Also running 'St James City Farm & Riding School'.Promotion/support with educational, training, work.1-1 advice and support and referrals to other agencies.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £446,360 | £534,012 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £676,191 | £617,063 | £567,206 | £411,017 | £66,613 | 42 / 150 |
| 2023 | £464,551 | £530,513 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2022 | £382,957 | £379,287 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2021 | £478,130 | £280,430 | 0 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friendship Cafe
What does The Friendship Cafe do?
Youth, sports, community - eg. archery, swimming, community work in culturally appropriate settings, mainly around Gloucester city via 2 venues.Supporting smaller groups to run activities. Also running 'St James City Farm & Riding School'.Promotion/support with educational, training, work.1-1 advice and support and referrals to other agencies.
How much income did The Friendship Cafe report in 2025?
The Friendship Cafe reported total income of £446k and reported expenditure of £534k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friendship Cafe?
The Friendship Cafe has a program ratio of 83.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Friendship Cafe registered as a charity?
The Friendship Cafe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2003 as charity number 1098562. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Friendship Cafe?
The Friendship Cafe is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is REYAZ LIMALIA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friendship Cafe operate?
The Friendship Cafe operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friendship Cafe a registered charity?
Yes — The Friendship Cafe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098562.
Details
Chequers Bridge Centre
Painswick Road
GLOUCESTER
GL4 6PR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Gymnasian UK Limited
- Friendship Cafe Gymnation
- Gymnasian
- Gymnation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated