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John Pounds Community Trust Limited

To advance education and provide facilities for social, recreational and creative leisure time opportunities for the people of Portsmouth, particularly in the area known as Portsea. To this end the charity runs the John Pounds Centre, providing sports and leisure facilities, an IT suite, revitalisation suite, art studio, cafe and creche and organising activities for local residents.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education and provide facilities for social, recreational and creative leisure time opportunities for the people of Portsmouth, particularly in the area known as Portsea. To this end the charity runs the John Pounds Centre, providing sports and leisure facilities, an IT suite, revitalisation suite, art studio, cafe and creche and organising activities for local residents.

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

Latest Income
£812,658
Latest Expenditure
£958,101

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £533,961
Charitable Activities £275,361
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,336
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £896,681
Raising Funds £0
Governance £116,194
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £61,420

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£812,658
£958,101£896,681£526,457£106,43313 / 5
2024
£799,497
£798,012£798,012£671,900£212,04311 / 45
2023
£650,939
£764,782£764,782£670,416£230,06811 / 0
2022
£698,035
£690,726£690,726£784,259£784,25912 / 3
2021
£786,312
£639,549£639,549£776,950£776,95012 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about John Pounds Community Trust Limited

What does John Pounds Community Trust Limited do?

To advance education and provide facilities for social, recreational and creative leisure time opportunities for the people of Portsmouth, particularly in the area known as Portsea. To this end the charity runs the John Pounds Centre, providing sports and leisure facilities, an IT suite, revitalisation suite, art studio, cafe and creche and organising activities for local residents.

How much income did John Pounds Community Trust Limited report in 2025?

John Pounds Community Trust Limited reported total income of £813k and reported expenditure of £958k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was John Pounds Community Trust Limited registered as a charity?

John Pounds Community Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 2003 as charity number 1100911. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs John Pounds Community Trust Limited?

John Pounds Community Trust Limited 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 John Pounds Community Trust Limited operate?

John Pounds Community Trust Limited operates in Portsmouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is John Pounds Community Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — John Pounds Community Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100911.

Details

Address
JOHN POUNDS COMMUNITY TRUST
John Pounds Centre
23 Queen Street
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 3HN
Registration Date
27 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003696
Charity Number
1100911

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Trustees

Adam Christopher North
Brett Lloyd Payne
Gina Elaine Perryman
PETER CHARLES GOODSHIP
Also governs 2 other charities

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30 July 2026
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