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THE FRIENDS OF GREYFRIARS

Registered charity 1040112 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FRIENDS OF GREYFRIARS

The charity was formed in 1994 to receive donations and legacies in order to give financial assistance with the operation of Ringwood and District Community Association (Charity No 301929) as and when required.

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Latest income
£170k
Latest spending
£38k
Registered
1994
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total receipts amounted to £169,758, resulting in a net increase in funds of £131,817 for the period. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £160,812, which the trustees note are always available for the furtherance of objects and do not require significant holding. The charity assisted the associated community centre with £34,129 in donations during the period.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Proceeds from sale of Investments (72% of income)
“Proceeds from sale of Investments 3 122,056 0 122,056 0” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: does not require the Charity to hold significant reserves (held: £161k)
“The Charity’s objects are to support Ringwood and District Community Association and in general this does not require the Charity to hold significant reserves. Any funds in hand are always available for the furtherance of the objects of the Charity.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to Ringwood and District Community Association, a related charity where five trustees also serve.
“During the 17 month period the Charity made donations totalling £34,129 (Period 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024 £14,783) to Ringwood and District Community Association. During the period, the following five Trustees of the Charity were also Trustees of the Association: Rowan Brockhurst, Ann Pederson, Michael Osborne, Philip West, Gillian Habbin (until 27 June 2024).” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Dorset · Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£170k£38k
31/03/2024£2k£15k
31/03/2023£4k£30k
31/03/2022£3k£4k
31/03/2021£3k£15k

Common questions

Is THE FRIENDS OF GREYFRIARS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts amounted to £169,758, resulting in a net increase in funds of £131,817 for the period. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £160,812, which the trustees note are always available for the furtherance of objects and do not require significant holding. The charity assisted the associated community centre with £34,129 in donations during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.