What is the financial size of PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE?

PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £16,366,684 and total expenditure of £14,505,814.

How does PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 85.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 14.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE?

PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE employs 464 staff members and is supported by 15 volunteers.

Does PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 41.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE pay its trustees?

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

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PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE

#1000889

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.platfform.org

Platfform is the charity for mental health and social change. We work to have a lasting positive impact with people experiencing challenges with their mental health, with over 100 projects and services across wales and the uk. We live by our values of being connected, compassionate, brave and curious in everything we do, and we believe deeply in our vision of sustainable wellbeing for all.

Registered address

Platfform, Beaufort House, Beaufort Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8JG

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£16,366,684

Expenditure

All activities

£14,505,814

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£3,158,092

Total Assets

Gross assets

£6,855,251

Working Capital

Liquidity

£513,989

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

2.6 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

26.9%

Median: 8.2%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

85.7%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

73.9%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

11217.7x

Median: 27.3xTop quartile

Income Volatility

12.4%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

89.1%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

16.6%

Median: 8.7%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

85.7%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

11217.7%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

38.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

2.6 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

10.9%

Government Reliance

% of income

41.0%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 7386

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

26.9%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

16.6%

Volatility

Stable

12.4%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

464

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£35,273

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

0.6%

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

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Employees & Volunteers

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