Porchlight
Also known as: Canterbury Cyrenians Limited, East Kent Cyrenians Limited
Porchlight is an independent registered charity working across Kent, East Sussex and Bexley. We help vulnerable and isolated people get support with their mental health, housing, education and employment. We provide children, young people and adults with the advice, guidance and skills to live independently in the future, play an active role in their local community and fulfil their potential.
Activities & Mission
Porchlight is an independent registered charity working across Kent, East Sussex and Bexley. We help vulnerable and isolated people get support with their mental health, housing, education and employment. We provide children, young people and adults with the advice, guidance and skills to live independently in the future, play an active role in their local community and fulfil their potential.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £10,408,527 | £11,813,043 | £11,285,378 | £2,599,123 | £1,864,693 | 200 / 74 |
| 2024 | £12,601,880 | £13,071,610 | £12,586,317 | £4,003,639 | £1,016,221 | 199 / 71 |
| 2023 | £13,979,224 | £13,328,866 | £12,940,464 | £4,548,369 | £2,274,622 | 219 / 50 |
| 2022 | £13,731,499 | £12,911,969 | £12,593,815 | £3,898,011 | £1,352,259 | 229 / 50 |
| 2021 | £12,642,643 | £12,060,147 | £11,843,408 | £3,037,853 | £1,187,781 | 224 / 62 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Porchlight
What does Porchlight do?
Porchlight is an independent registered charity working across Kent, East Sussex and Bexley. We help vulnerable and isolated people get support with their mental health, housing, education and employment. We provide children, young people and adults with the advice, guidance and skills to live independently in the future, play an active role in their local community and fulfil their potential.
How much income did Porchlight report in 2025?
Porchlight reported total income of £10.41m and reported expenditure of £11.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Porchlight?
Porchlight has a program ratio of 108.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Porchlight registered as a charity?
Porchlight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 1974 as charity number 267116. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Porchlight?
Porchlight is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Porchlight operate?
Porchlight operates across 3 areas: Bexley, East Sussex and Kent.
Is Porchlight a registered charity?
Yes — Porchlight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 267116.
Details
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 1BX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Canterbury Cyrenians Limited
- East Kent Cyrenians Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated