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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Leisure 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 | £812,658 | £958,101 | £896,681 | £526,457 | £106,433 | 13 / 5 |
| 2024 | £799,497 | £798,012 | £798,012 | £671,900 | £212,043 | 11 / 45 |
| 2023 | £650,939 | £764,782 | £764,782 | £670,416 | £230,068 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £698,035 | £690,726 | £690,726 | £784,259 | £784,259 | 12 / 3 |
| 2021 | £786,312 | £639,549 | £639,549 | £776,950 | £776,950 | 12 / 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.
How efficient is John Pounds Community Trust Limited?
John Pounds Community Trust Limited has a program ratio of 110.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
John Pounds Centre
23 Queen Street
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 3HN
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