Penrose Options
Also known as: Penrose
Relieve people in need with mental ill health, those suffering from substance misuse, ex-offenders, homeless, poor people, aged, disabled or chronically sick by the following means: (a) Housing, accommodation, services including medical, social, welfare, rehabilitative, resettlement and care services; (b) Education, training, employment, mentoring and other similar services.
Activities & Mission
Relieve people in need with mental ill health, those suffering from substance misuse, ex-offenders, homeless, poor people, aged, disabled or chronically sick by the following means: (a) Housing, accommodation, services including medical, social, welfare, rehabilitative, resettlement and care services; (b) Education, training, employment, mentoring and other similar services.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (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 | £20,879,000 | £20,562,000 | £20,562,000 | £2,752,000 | £2,752,000 | 315 / 6 |
| 2024 | £17,867,000 | £17,202,000 | £17,202,000 | £2,366,000 | £2,366,000 | 267 / 6 |
| 2023 | £13,643,000 | £13,138,000 | £13,138,000 | £1,913,000 | £1,910,000 | 358 / 4 |
| 2022 | £9,901,000 | £9,345,000 | £7,498,000 | £1,762,000 | £1,759,000 | 326 / 6 |
| 2021 | £10,716,000 | £10,605,000 | £8,649,000 | £843,000 | £840,000 | 213 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Penrose Options
What does Penrose Options do?
Relieve people in need with mental ill health, those suffering from substance misuse, ex-offenders, homeless, poor people, aged, disabled or chronically sick by the following means: (a) Housing, accommodation, services including medical, social, welfare, rehabilitative, resettlement and care services; (b) Education, training, employment, mentoring and other similar services.
How much income did Penrose Options report in 2025?
Penrose Options reported total income of £20.88m and reported expenditure of £20.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Penrose Options?
Penrose Options has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Penrose Options registered as a charity?
Penrose Options was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2013 as charity number 1151455. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Penrose Options?
Penrose Options is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Penrose Options operate?
Penrose Options operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Luton and London.
Is Penrose Options a registered charity?
Yes — Penrose Options is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151455.
Details
Waterloo Gardens
Milner Square
LONDON
N1 1TY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Penrose
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated