FRIENDS OF GROVE

Registered charity 1064570 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GROVE ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

TO ORGANISE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE SCHOOL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR USE ON SCHOOL PROJECTS AS AGREED AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SCHOOL GOVENORS.

Objects

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL, IN PARTICULAR BY - 1. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL.2. ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS

Area of benefit: TRING

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£35k
Latest spending
£11k
Registered
2012
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 August 2025 was £34,635, with total expenses of £40,978, resulting in a net deficit for the period. However, the charity's cash position increased from £12,378 to £18,721, driven by transfers between funds and existing cash reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not properly prepared.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£35k£11k
31/08/2024£26k£29k
31/08/2023£27k£33k
31/08/2022£17k£5k
31/08/2021£10k£1k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF GROVE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year ended 31 August 2025 was £34,635, with total expenses of £40,978, resulting in a net deficit for the period. However, the charity's cash position increased from £12,378 to £18,721, driven by transfers between funds and existing cash reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not properly prepared. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.