Compassion In Action
the relief or prevention of poverty, prevention of social exclusion and the provision of aftercare and support to individuals leaving treatment regimes or experiencing crises
Activities & Mission
the relief or prevention of poverty, prevention of social exclusion and the provision of aftercare and support to individuals leaving treatment regimes or experiencing crises
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 57% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare 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 | £800,706 | £744,505 | £744,505 | £459,891 | £459,891 | 15 / 20 |
| 2024 | £808,478 | £774,794 | £774,794 | £403,690 | £403,690 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £890,997 | £809,076 | £809,076 | £370,006 | £321,116 | 19 / 5 |
| 2022 | £914,889 | £692,311 | £692,311 | £288,085 | £239,195 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £509,462 | £460,363 | £155,003 | £65,507 | £16,617 | 17 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Compassion In Action
What does Compassion In Action do?
the relief or prevention of poverty, prevention of social exclusion and the provision of aftercare and support to individuals leaving treatment regimes or experiencing crises
How much income did Compassion In Action report in 2025?
Compassion In Action reported total income of £801k and reported expenditure of £745k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Compassion In Action?
Compassion In Action has a program ratio of 93.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Compassion In Action registered as a charity?
Compassion In Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2010 as charity number 1135920. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Compassion In Action?
Compassion In Action is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Compassion In Action operate?
Compassion In Action operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Compassion In Action a registered charity?
Yes — Compassion In Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135920.
Details
LOWTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 2LA
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