Catchinglives
Also known as: Canterbury Open Centre, Canterbury Open Christmas, The Scrine Foundation
The charity's mission is to provide a high quality, professionally-run service, utilising the skills of staff and volunteers to progress people out of the trap of destitution swiftly, comprehensively and lastingly; to promote the relief of poverty, sickness and distress among persons in need, including those not catered for by existing statutory or voluntary services within the United Kingdom.
Activities & Mission
The charity's mission is to provide a high quality, professionally-run service, utilising the skills of staff and volunteers to progress people out of the trap of destitution swiftly, comprehensively and lastingly; to promote the relief of poverty, sickness and distress among persons in need, including those not catered for by existing statutory or voluntary services within the United Kingdom.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 163). How is this calculated?
Higher than 71% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £484,781 | £610,703 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2024 | £561,894 | £492,829 | £489,269 | £546,061 | £458,232 | 16 / 60 |
| 2023 | £418,697 | £448,152 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2022 | £359,934 | £494,075 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2021 | £548,747 | £495,482 | £491,787 | £640,592 | £640,255 | 21 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Catchinglives
What does Catchinglives do?
The charity's mission is to provide a high quality, professionally-run service, utilising the skills of staff and volunteers to progress people out of the trap of destitution swiftly, comprehensively and lastingly; to promote the relief of poverty, sickness and distress among persons in need, including those not catered for by existing statutory or voluntary services within the United Kingdom.
How much income did Catchinglives report in 2025?
Catchinglives reported total income of £485k and reported expenditure of £611k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Catchinglives?
Catchinglives has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 163 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Catchinglives registered as a charity?
Catchinglives was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1992 as charity number 1014868. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Catchinglives?
Catchinglives is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Teresa Pearce. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Catchinglives operate?
Catchinglives operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Catchinglives a registered charity?
Yes — Catchinglives is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014868.
Details
Palmer House
Station Road East
Canterbury
CT1 2RB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Canterbury Open Centre
- Canterbury Open Christmas
- The Scrine Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated