FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS

About FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS

FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 230329). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS reported a total income of £192,369 and total expenditure of £160,898, a spending ratio of 84% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS describes its activities as follows: The object for which the Society is established is the preservation of the beauty and amenities of the South Downs for the public benefit. The Society works through its many volunteers and skilled professional staff, guided by its trustees who are elected by the membership, to achieve its objectives. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 83.6% of income spent on charitable work