Encompass Southwest
THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITHIN DEVON, CORNWALL AND SOMERSET WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND NEED INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF HOMELESSNESS AND ROUGH SLEEPING AND TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL EXCLUSION BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE CLIENT FOCUSED SERVICES
Activities & Mission
THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITHIN DEVON, CORNWALL AND SOMERSET WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND NEED INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF HOMELESSNESS AND ROUGH SLEEPING AND TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL EXCLUSION BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE CLIENT FOCUSED SERVICES
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,872,707 | £1,794,152 | £1,791,187 | £455,812 | £256,471 | 27 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,630,109 | £1,681,554 | £1,679,200 | £377,257 | £180,703 | 34 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,486,209 | £1,379,184 | £1,378,446 | £428,702 | £142,495 | 27 / 4 |
| 2022 | £979,106 | £963,648 | £963,648 | £321,677 | £125,052 | 27 / 4 |
| 2021 | £891,434 | £749,979 | £749,979 | £306,219 | £101,670 | 21 / 11 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Encompass Southwest
What does Encompass Southwest do?
THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITHIN DEVON, CORNWALL AND SOMERSET WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND NEED INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF HOMELESSNESS AND ROUGH SLEEPING AND TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL EXCLUSION BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE CLIENT FOCUSED SERVICES
How much income did Encompass Southwest report in 2025?
Encompass Southwest reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £1.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Encompass Southwest?
Encompass Southwest has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Encompass Southwest registered as a charity?
Encompass Southwest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2012 as charity number 1145286. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Encompass Southwest?
Encompass Southwest is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BERYL EVANS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Encompass Southwest operate?
Encompass Southwest operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Is Encompass Southwest a registered charity?
Yes — Encompass Southwest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145286.
Details
Fishleigh Court
Fishleigh Rd
Roundswell Business Park
BARNSTAPLE
Devon
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