Compassion Acts
Also known as: Southport & Formby Churches Debt Centre, Southport & Formby Churches Debt Centre Limited
Provide emergency food for adults and children within Trussell's guidelines. Debt advice through auspices of Community Money Advice. Food Pantries for those on low incomes Benefits advice and act as advocates at tribunals.Next Steps programme for on-going assistance and family space projectOperate in churches and community centres. Help anyone regardless of their religious beliefs or non
Activities & Mission
Provide emergency food for adults and children within Trussell's guidelines. Debt advice through auspices of Community Money Advice. Food Pantries for those on low incomes Benefits advice and act as advocates at tribunals.Next Steps programme for on-going assistance and family space projectOperate in churches and community centres. Help anyone regardless of their religious beliefs or non
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 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £546,713 | £618,639 | £618,639 | £266,524 | £237,376 | 16 / 220 |
| 2023 | £513,287 | £636,251 | £626,773 | £338,450 | £338,450 | 14 / 20 |
| 2022 | £642,556 | £573,650 | £573,650 | £461,414 | £284,723 | 11 / 250 |
| 2021 | £495,966 | £407,143 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2020 | £355,970 | £121,688 | 0 / 120 |
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Frequently asked questions about Compassion Acts
What does Compassion Acts do?
Provide emergency food for adults and children within Trussell's guidelines. Debt advice through auspices of Community Money Advice. Food Pantries for those on low incomes Benefits advice and act as advocates at tribunals.Next Steps programme for on-going assistance and family space projectOperate in churches and community centres. Help anyone regardless of their religious beliefs or non
How much income did Compassion Acts report in 2024?
Compassion Acts reported total income of £547k and reported expenditure of £619k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Compassion Acts?
Compassion Acts has a program ratio of 113.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Compassion Acts registered as a charity?
Compassion Acts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2017 as charity number 1172948. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Compassion Acts?
Compassion Acts is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Dympna Edwards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Compassion Acts operate?
Compassion Acts operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Sefton.
Is Compassion Acts a registered charity?
Yes — Compassion Acts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172948.
Details
197A Sussex Road
Southport
Southport
County
PR8 6DG
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Also Known As
- Southport & Formby Churches Debt Centre
- Southport & Formby Churches Debt Centre Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated