FRIENDS OF EMERY DOWN

About FRIENDS OF EMERY DOWN

FRIENDS OF EMERY DOWN is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1162730). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 68/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), FRIENDS OF EMERY DOWN reported a total income of £338 and total expenditure of £3,115, a spending ratio of 922% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF EMERY DOWN describes its activities as follows: The conservation protection and improvement of the natural environment of the wood known as Emery Down, in the parish of Basildon, Berkshire.Provision of a "woodland classroom" for use by local school children and descriptive boards to identify specific habitats, trees and plants within the wood, thereby broadening their knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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: 921.6% of income spent on charitable work