HOWBURY FRIENDS
Registration #1117813 · Registered
melaniehudson@btinternet.com
St Augustines Church Hall Slade Green Road DA8 2LW
Run 5 after school activities for children aged 5-11yrs, 2 over 60's clubs, Lunches and breakfasts, first aid courses, half term holiday activities for families, fitness project for adults and other courses that have been asked for by people living in the community of Slade Green and it's surrounding area of Bexley. We ov and also run a food bank in the community.
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About HOWBURY FRIENDS
HOWBURY FRIENDS is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1117813). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — 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), HOWBURY FRIENDS reported a total income of £201,436 and total expenditure of £207,353, a spending ratio of 103% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, HOWBURY FRIENDS describes its activities as follows: Run 5 after school activities for children aged 5-11yrs, 2 over 60's clubs, Lunches and breakfasts, first aid courses, half term holiday activities for families, fitness project for adults and other courses that have been asked for by people living in the community of Slade Green and it's surrounding area of Bexley. We ov and also run a food bank in the community. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for HOWBURY FRIENDS. 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: 102.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £201,436 | £207,353 | 103% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026