Providing Opportunities And Support
Also known as: Props
The charity provides vocational training and social enterprise for young adults from 19 and over with special needs at our centre in Fishponds Bristol.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides vocational training and social enterprise for young adults from 19 and over with special needs at our centre in Fishponds Bristol.
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 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,212,966 | £1,339,141 | £1,312,922 | £97,753 | £76,788 | 57 / 8 |
| 2023 | £1,149,806 | £1,331,881 | £1,210,570 | £223,928 | £73,087 | 47 / 10 |
| 2022 | £995,297 | £1,059,536 | £928,936 | £406,003 | £310,645 | 42 / 5 |
| 2021 | £747,804 | £729,416 | £625,794 | £470,242 | £470,242 | 38 / 5 |
| 2020 | £721,883 | £612,533 | £582,605 | £451,854 | £283,588 | 33 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Providing Opportunities And Support
What does Providing Opportunities And Support do?
The charity provides vocational training and social enterprise for young adults from 19 and over with special needs at our centre in Fishponds Bristol.
How much income did Providing Opportunities And Support report in 2024?
Providing Opportunities And Support reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Providing Opportunities And Support?
Providing Opportunities And Support has a program ratio of 108.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Providing Opportunities And Support registered as a charity?
Providing Opportunities And Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2002 as charity number 1089951. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Providing Opportunities And Support?
Providing Opportunities And Support is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEVIN A SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Providing Opportunities And Support operate?
Providing Opportunities And Support operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and South Gloucestershire.
Is Providing Opportunities And Support a registered charity?
Yes — Providing Opportunities And Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089951.
Details
The Vassall Centre
Gill Avenue
BRISTOL
BS16 2QQ
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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