FRIENDS 2 FRIENDS
Supporting adults who are vulnerable such as those with disabilities and the adult's carers. F2F primarily operates though not limited to the areas around Lichfield and Burton, in Staffordshire, UK. Support focuses on social, economic, physical and mental well being. We offer advice, practical support, activities and educational opportunities.
Objects
THE CIO IS ESTABLISHED TO RELIEVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL BEING NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CARERS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £37,174.33 as of 31st March 2025, derived from a balance sheet showing current assets of £37,174.33 and current liabilities of £150.00. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and that no material matters came to attention requiring further disclosure. The charity's net assets are represented by bank balances and petty cash, with no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/05/2022)
Trustees
- Brenda Kay Tunstall
- Donna Scott
- Ian Leech
- Ian Wells
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £67k |
| 31/03/2024 | £74k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £73k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/03/2021 | £23k | £21k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS 2 FRIENDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £37,174.33 as of 31st March 2025, derived from a balance sheet showing current assets of £37,174.33 and current liabilities of £150.00. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and that no material matters came to attention requiring further disclosure. The charity's net assets are represented by bank balances and petty cash, with no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS 2 FRIENDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS 2 FRIENDS as a grant recipient include SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE | FY2022 | £200 | Friends of Burntwood Library |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £10k | Spreading the Friendship |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2021 | £2k | Gently drawing out of isolation and building companionship |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2021 | £10k | Reducing Covid Isolation even post Lockdown |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2020 | £10k | Broadening areas of Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2018 | £9k | Preventing Phony Friends |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2016 | £9k | Friends reaching more Friends |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2015 | £9k | Friends reaching more Friends |