What is the financial size of ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION?

ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,192,411 and total expenditure of £763,582.

How does ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 58.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 41.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION?

ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION employs 35 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Does ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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ACORN VENTURE ASSOCIATION

#516925

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.acornfarm.co.uk

Wide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/rda, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.E halloween night, xmas grotto.

Registered address

Acorn Venture, Urban Farm, Depot Road, LIVERPOOL, L33 3AR

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£1,192,411

Expenditure

All activities

£763,582

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£2,684,490

Total Assets

Gross assets

£3,212,475

Working Capital

Liquidity

£340,831

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

42.2 months

Median: 3.8 monthsTop quartile

Income Growth (1yr)

82.6%

Median: 7.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

58.6%

Median: 97.8%Below typical

Income Concentration

36.3%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

3.8x

Median: 19.2xBelow typical

Income Volatility

63.8%

Median: 20.6%Below typical

Self-Generated Income

79.0%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

N/A

Median: 7.8%Unknown

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

58.6%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.8%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.9%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

1.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

42.2 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

21.0%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Trading

Diversification

HHI: 3625

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

82.6%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

N/A

Volatility

High Volatility

63.8%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£34,069

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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