Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD
Also known as: Purple Shoots
Tackling poverty and unemployment through microfinance and establishing self-reliant groups
Activities & Mission
Tackling poverty and unemployment through microfinance and establishing self-reliant groups
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £450,338 | £563,052 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £702,550 | £664,815 | £594,478 | £137,253 | £137,253 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £647,425 | £643,096 | £585,172 | £99,518 | £99,518 | 14 / 10 |
| 2022 | £696,623 | £603,050 | £548,490 | £95,189 | £95,189 | 11 / 10 |
| 2021 | £158,053 | £325,245 | 0 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD
What does Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD do?
Tackling poverty and unemployment through microfinance and establishing self-reliant groups
How much income did Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD report in 2025?
Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD reported total income of £450k and reported expenditure of £563k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD?
Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD has a program ratio of 84.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD registered as a charity?
Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2014 as charity number 1155385. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD?
Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD operate?
Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Purple Shoots Business Lending LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155385.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated