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Povertyswap Limited

Also known as: Povertyswap

We resource community led projects in places where there is poverty creating need, lack of opportunity and suffering. We can provide grants that will create sustainable improvements focussing on Homes, Health and Education. These can be grants to organisations or individuals.

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Activities & Mission

We resource community led projects in places where there is poverty creating need, lack of opportunity and suffering. We can provide grants that will create sustainable improvements focussing on Homes, Health and Education. These can be grants to organisations or individuals.

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
£35,484
Latest Expenditure
£34,018

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.9%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£35,484
£34,0180 / 1
2024
£46,680
£45,7650 / 0
2023
£34,476
£31,3540 / 1
2022
£47,778
£46,1690 / 0
2021
£45,354
£43,3840 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Povertyswap Limited

What does Povertyswap Limited do?

We resource community led projects in places where there is poverty creating need, lack of opportunity and suffering. We can provide grants that will create sustainable improvements focussing on Homes, Health and Education. These can be grants to organisations or individuals.

How much income did Povertyswap Limited report in 2025?

Povertyswap Limited reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Povertyswap Limited registered as a charity?

Povertyswap Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2013 as charity number 1152167. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Povertyswap Limited?

Povertyswap Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is HELEN FAULDS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Povertyswap Limited operate?

Povertyswap Limited operates across 5 areas, including Ethiopia, Nepal, Romania and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Povertyswap Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Povertyswap Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152167.

Details

Address
4 Moore Drive
WORKINGTON
Cumbria
CA14 4FF
Registration Date
23 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5032364
Charity Number
1152167

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Trustees

HELEN FAULDS Chair
David Ian Bennet Opie
IAN FAULDS
Paul Agnew
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Povertyswap

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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