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Pen Green Centre

Also known as: Pen Green Children and Families and Research Centre

The objects of the charity are:-- to assist in the advancement of education and training for children, their families, staff and others working in the fields of early years, family support and community development.- to undertake research of early years and family policy and practice and to disseminate such findings both nationally and internationally.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity are:-- to assist in the advancement of education and training for children, their families, staff and others working in the fields of early years, family support and community development.- to undertake research of early years and family policy and practice and to disseminate such findings both nationally and internationally.

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
£1,494,129
Latest Expenditure
£1,478,257

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 36.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% 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 £517,150
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £976,685
Investments £294
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £531,677
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £946,580

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
£1,494,129
£1,478,257£531,677£46,539£00 / 0
2024
£2,213,129
£2,200,404£926,930£30,667£00 / 0
2023
£2,171,852
£2,167,982£765,950£17,942£17,9420 / 0
2022
£1,399,890
£1,410,224£127,821£14,072£14,0720 / 0
2021
£743,472
£748,868£95,718£24,406£24,4060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pen Green Centre

What does Pen Green Centre do?

The objects of the charity are:-- to assist in the advancement of education and training for children, their families, staff and others working in the fields of early years, family support and community development.- to undertake research of early years and family policy and practice and to disseminate such findings both nationally and internationally.

How much income did Pen Green Centre report in 2025?

Pen Green Centre reported total income of £1.49m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pen Green Centre?

Pen Green Centre has a program ratio of 35.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pen Green Centre registered as a charity?

Pen Green Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 2008 as charity number 1122618. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Pen Green Centre?

Pen Green Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEITH BARTLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pen Green Centre operate?

Pen Green Centre operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Pen Green Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Pen Green Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122618.

Details

Address
PEN GREEN RESEARCH BASE
ROCKINGHAM ROAD
CORBY
NN17 1AG
Registration Date
5 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4030242
Charity Number
1122618

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Trustees

KEITH BARTLEY Chair
Adam Kenneth Cooper
ANGELA PRODGER
BOB SCOTT
Felicity Dewsbery
Also governs 1 other charity
JOANNE ARMSTRONG
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR CHRISTINE PASCAL OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
ROBERT ORR
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Pen Green Children and Families and Research Centre

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