Faithworks Wessex

Also known as: Faithworks Poole

Our charitable objects are given life through a number of projects, including: homelessness outreach, befriending of carers, supported placements for adults with learning disabilities, food banks, personal budget coaching, and support to reduce social isolation in older people.

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Activities & Mission

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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,313,163

Latest Expenditure

£1,485,317

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,118,138

Charitable Activities £163,086

Other Trading £0

Investments £27,145

Other Income £4,794

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,476,849

Raising Funds £8,468

Governance £8,118

Grants to Institutions £47,878

Other Expenditure £0

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	£1,313,163	£1,485,317	£1,476,849	£594,368	£51,897	46 / 320
2024	£1,491,688	£1,407,465	£1,389,256	£766,522	£0	43 / 350
2023	£1,154,608	£1,157,292	£1,139,563	£682,299	£36,000	39 / 270
2022	£906,466	£1,017,542	£1,004,177	£684,983	£9,517	35 / 175
2021	£1,203,650	£773,729	£762,898	£796,059	£36,000	27 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Faithworks Wessex

What does Faithworks Wessex do?

How much income did Faithworks Wessex report in 2025?

Faithworks Wessex reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Faithworks Wessex?

Faithworks Wessex has a program ratio of 112.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Faithworks Wessex registered as a charity?

Faithworks Wessex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2005 as charity number 1108714. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Faithworks Wessex?

Faithworks Wessex is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Faithworks Wessex operate?

Faithworks Wessex operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Faithworks Wessex a registered charity?

Yes — Faithworks Wessex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108714.