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Pelican Parcels

We collect pre-loved and new item donations for babies, children and their families and gift them to those who need them via various existing family services in Brighton & Hove and Sussex.

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Activities & Mission

We collect pre-loved and new item donations for babies, children and their families and gift them to those who need them via various existing family services in Brighton & Hove and Sussex.

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

Latest Income
£444,728
Latest Expenditure
£342,474

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£444,728
£342,4740 / 33
2024
£190,398
£124,0920 / 29
2023
£90,499
£92,0530 / 19
2022
£74,938
£51,8020 / 18
2021
£36,813
£24,7690 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pelican Parcels

What does Pelican Parcels do?

We collect pre-loved and new item donations for babies, children and their families and gift them to those who need them via various existing family services in Brighton & Hove and Sussex.

How much income did Pelican Parcels report in 2025?

Pelican Parcels reported total income of £445k and reported expenditure of £342k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pelican Parcels registered as a charity?

Pelican Parcels was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 2018 as charity number 1179866. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Pelican Parcels?

Pelican Parcels is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES RICHARD BENNETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pelican Parcels operate?

Pelican Parcels operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Pelican Parcels a registered charity?

Yes — Pelican Parcels is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179866.

Details

Address
Unit 1-2 Manor Industrial Estate
Newtown Road
Hove
BN3 7BA
Registration Date
10 September 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5127869
Charity Number
1179866

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Trustees

JAMES RICHARD BENNETT Chair
CARLA PANNETT
DEBORAH JOY NORRIS
Sarah Mann
Shelley Louise Bennett

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