Pool Mission Area

Provide religious services, which are open to all, that take place in the churches and other buildings within the Pool Mission Area covering Welshpool and surrounding communities. Within that area, the nature of the Anglican church is that it seeks to serve the whole community.

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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.

Local Authority

Powys

Financial Information

Latest Income

£357,389

Latest Expenditure

£392,536

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 56.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 44.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £686,905

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £13,391

Investments £113,216

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £226,544

Raising Funds £176,190

Governance £3,600

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£357,389	£392,536				0 / 100
2023	£343,839	£428,330				0 / 100
2022	£376,300	£478,430				0 / 98
2021	£813,512	£402,734	£226,544	£2,958,089	£0	1 / 98
2020	£423,891	£379,948				0 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pool Mission Area

What does Pool Mission Area do?

How much income did Pool Mission Area report in 2024?

Pool Mission Area reported total income of £357k and reported expenditure of £393k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pool Mission Area?

Pool Mission Area has a program ratio of 27.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pool Mission Area registered as a charity?

Pool Mission Area was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2018 as charity number 1176603. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Pool Mission Area?

Pool Mission Area is governed by a board of 20 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pool Mission Area operate?

Pool Mission Area operates in Powys, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Pool Mission Area a registered charity?

Yes — Pool Mission Area is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176603.