What is the financial size of PORCHLIGHT?

PORCHLIGHT is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £10,408,527 and total expenditure of £11,813,043.

How does PORCHLIGHT allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 95.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 4.5% 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 PORCHLIGHT?

PORCHLIGHT employs 200 staff members and is supported by 74 volunteers.

Does PORCHLIGHT receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 47.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does PORCHLIGHT pay its trustees?

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

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PORCHLIGHT

#267116

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.porchlight.org.uk

Porchlight is an independent registered charity working across kent, east sussex and bexley. We help vulnerable and isolated people get support with their mental health, housing, education and employment. We provide children, young people and adults with the advice, guidance and skills to live independently in the future, play an active role in their local community and fulfil their potential.

Registered address

15 New Town Street, CANTERBURY, Kent, CT1 1BX

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£10,408,527

Expenditure

All activities

£11,813,043

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£1,864,693

Total Assets

Gross assets

£4,003,664

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-630,346

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.9 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-17.4%

Median: 8.2%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

95.5%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

89.2%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

19.8x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

11.6%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

79.4%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

-8.8%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

95.5%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

19.8%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.8%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

35.1%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.9 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

20.6%

Government Reliance

% of income

47.2%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 8923

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-17.4%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

-8.8%

Volatility

Stable

11.6%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

200

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.4:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£52,043

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

1.5%

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

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