THE FORMBY BEFRIENDING SCHEME

About THE FORMBY BEFRIENDING SCHEME

THE FORMBY BEFRIENDING SCHEME is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1171771). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 62/100 — 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), THE FORMBY BEFRIENDING SCHEME reported a total income of £2,817 and total expenditure of £17,960, a spending ratio of 638% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FORMBY BEFRIENDING SCHEME describes its activities as follows: Aims to relieve the needs and social isolation of elderly people living in Formby, Hightown and Ince Blundell areas of Sefton, Merseyside by offering companionship and support. A volunteer visits an elderly person regularly for a chat or to enjoy activities which are agreed jointly. A coffee club is also held monthly for a larger group.. 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: 637.6% of income spent on charitable work