What is the financial size of SOFEA?

SOFEA is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £3,400,411 and total expenditure of £3,385,787.

How does SOFEA allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 100.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.0% 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 SOFEA?

SOFEA employs 77 staff members and is supported by 814 volunteers.

Does SOFEA receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 13.9% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does SOFEA pay its trustees?

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

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SOFEA

#1155783

CIO•Large•Registered

www.sofea.uk.com

Sofea provides an education programme for people disadvantaged in the labour market. We focus on therapeutic support, academic qualifications, work experience and skills. Through our social enterprises, particularly in redistributing surplus food to 150 local charities, people from the age of 14 and upwards build their self worth, skills and employability to be equipped to lead successful lives.

Registered address

1E Trident Park, Didcot, OX11 7HJ

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£3,400,411

Expenditure

All activities

£3,385,787

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£500,325

Total Assets

Gross assets

£1,352,346

Working Capital

Liquidity

£29,511

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.8 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

9.4%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

100.0%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

51.9%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

N/A

Median: 19.2xUnknown

Income Volatility

13.2%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

45.8%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

7.4%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

100%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

N/A

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

11.3%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

47.6%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.8 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

54.1%

Government Reliance

% of income

13.9%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 5189

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

9.4%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

7.4%

Volatility

Stable

13.2%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

814

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

10.6:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£44,161

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

2.6%

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

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