Launchpad Social Enterprise

Also known as: Winchester Social Enterprise, Wse

To relieve poverty, to advance education, and to relieve need in individuals arising from their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances, by any charitable means and in such places in the world as the Trustees from time to time decide.

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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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,936,285

Latest Expenditure

£4,560,830

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £2,355,093

Other Trading £2,581,192

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,895,126

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £665,704

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Bitterne Community Pre-School (organisation 1029603)
Asset transfer in in 2020 — Bees Knees Boldre (organisation 1036289)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,936,285	£4,560,830	£3,895,126	£234,189	£234,189	174 / 0
2023	£3,935,774	£3,929,055	£3,929,055	£371,971	£1,424,406	172 / 0
2022	£2,340,899	£1,995,706	£1,995,706	£327,252	£327,252	166 / 0
2021	£301,552	£289,174				0 / 0
2020	£253,291	£255,603				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Launchpad Social Enterprise

What does Launchpad Social Enterprise do?

How much income did Launchpad Social Enterprise report in 2024?

Launchpad Social Enterprise reported total income of £4.94m and reported expenditure of £4.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Launchpad Social Enterprise?

Launchpad Social Enterprise has a program ratio of 78.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Launchpad Social Enterprise registered as a charity?

Launchpad Social Enterprise was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2015 as charity number 1162372. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Launchpad Social Enterprise?

Launchpad Social Enterprise is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Right Reverend Philip Ian Mounstephen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Launchpad Social Enterprise operate?

Launchpad Social Enterprise operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Launchpad Social Enterprise a registered charity?

Yes — Launchpad Social Enterprise is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162372.