What is the financial size of IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH?

IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,393,402 and total expenditure of £2,366,833.

How does IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 99.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH?

IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH employs 76 staff members and is supported by 83 volunteers.

Does IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 61.8% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH pay its trustees?

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

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IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH

#1066776

Charitable company•Large•Registered

https://www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk/

We run with our partners, plymouth veterans and family hub, at our ernest english house centre, alongside our information and advice services.At our mannamead wellbeing hub (in north plymouth) and across the city, we provide support for those with long-term health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and their carers.

Registered address

ERNEST ENGLISH HOUSE, BUCKWELL STREET, PLYMOUTH, PL1 2DA

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£2,393,402

Expenditure

All activities

£2,366,833

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£1,510,221

Total Assets

Gross assets

£1,973,254

Working Capital

Liquidity

£234,545

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

7.7 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

4.0%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

99.1%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

135.9%

Median: 87.9%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

109.3x

Median: 19.2xTop quartile

Income Volatility

13.0%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

99.2%

Median: 82.9%Top quartile

3-Year Income CAGR

13.7%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

99.1%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

109.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

2.8%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

23.5%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

7.7 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

0.8%

Government Reliance

% of income

61.8%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 13589

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

4.0%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

13.7%

Volatility

Stable

13.0%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

1.1:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£31,492

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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