Purposeful Ventures
Purposeful Ventures will fund, develop, and grow not-for-profit initiatives that have the potential totransform lives by tackling challenges in education and society. Initiatives will focus on those who aresocially and economically disadvantaged.
Activities & Mission
Purposeful Ventures will fund, develop, and grow not-for-profit initiatives that have the potential totransform lives by tackling challenges in education and society. Initiatives will focus on those who aresocially and economically disadvantaged.
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 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,309,360 | £16,196,192 | £15,908,860 | £11,017,019 | £2,204,995 | 42 / 0 |
| 2024 | £22,545,588 | £12,641,794 | £12,641,794 | £9,903,794 | £1,887,169 | 26 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Purposeful Ventures
What does Purposeful Ventures do?
Purposeful Ventures will fund, develop, and grow not-for-profit initiatives that have the potential totransform lives by tackling challenges in education and society. Initiatives will focus on those who aresocially and economically disadvantaged.
How much income did Purposeful Ventures report in 2025?
Purposeful Ventures reported total income of £17.31m and reported expenditure of £16.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Purposeful Ventures?
Purposeful Ventures has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Purposeful Ventures registered as a charity?
Purposeful Ventures was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 2023 as charity number 1204622. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs Purposeful Ventures?
Purposeful Ventures is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Purposeful Ventures operate?
Purposeful Ventures operates across 3 areas: Ireland, United States and England And Wales.
Is Purposeful Ventures a registered charity?
Yes — Purposeful Ventures is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204622.
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W12 7TF
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- 14 May 2026
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