Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Promoting Children In Plymouth

Also known as: Mount Batten Centre Trust, The Drake Foundation, The Plymouth Drake Foundation

We are a Plymouth based charity with a vision of a city of opportunity where no child's life chances are dictated by poverty. We aim to achieve this by delivering, in partnership, high impact, long lasting projects that break the cycle of poverty in Plymouth. Working with local organisations we deliver projects that improve literacy, life skills, career opportunities and wellbeing.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

We are a Plymouth based charity with a vision of a city of opportunity where no child's life chances are dictated by poverty. We aim to achieve this by delivering, in partnership, high impact, long lasting projects that break the cycle of poverty in Plymouth. Working with local organisations we deliver projects that improve literacy, life skills, career opportunities and wellbeing.

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
£173,539
Latest Expenditure
£124,295

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.6%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£173,539
£124,2950 / 0
2023
£148,811
£148,5650 / 12
2022
£100,472
£97,9000 / 10
2021
£82,947
£74,4770 / 8
2020
£290,260
£80,1180 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Promoting Children In Plymouth

What does Promoting Children In Plymouth do?

We are a Plymouth based charity with a vision of a city of opportunity where no child's life chances are dictated by poverty. We aim to achieve this by delivering, in partnership, high impact, long lasting projects that break the cycle of poverty in Plymouth. Working with local organisations we deliver projects that improve literacy, life skills, career opportunities and wellbeing.

How much income did Promoting Children In Plymouth report in 2024?

Promoting Children In Plymouth reported total income of £174k and reported expenditure of £124k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Promoting Children In Plymouth registered as a charity?

Promoting Children In Plymouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2000 as charity number 1079458. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Promoting Children In Plymouth?

Promoting Children In Plymouth is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MAURICE ARNOLD WEST. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Promoting Children In Plymouth operate?

Promoting Children In Plymouth operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Promoting Children In Plymouth a registered charity?

Yes — Promoting Children In Plymouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079458.

Details

Address
Plymouth Science Park
1 Davy Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8BX
Registration Date
18 February 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3968217
Charity Number
1079458

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

MAURICE ARNOLD WEST Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Charlie Lauren Jones
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL HOWARD STEEL
Lynnette Dawn Selbie
Nicola Jane Henderson
NIGEL ANTHONY THEYER
STEPHEN RONALD PATEY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mount Batten Centre Trust
  • The Drake Foundation
  • The Plymouth Drake Foundation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
Report a data issue