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Skill Force Development

Also known as: Skill Force

SKILLFORCE INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND BY DRAWING ON THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREDOMINANTLY EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Activities & Mission

SKILLFORCE INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND BY DRAWING ON THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREDOMINANTLY EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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
£4,664,520
Latest Expenditure
£4,000,667

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,406,895
Charitable Activities £2,194,827
Other Trading £48,841
Investments £4,069
Other Income £9,888

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,665,133
Raising Funds £335,534
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2018.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2018
£4,664,520
£4,000,667£3,665,133£1,713,703£2,495,385107 / 0
2017
£5,088,718
£4,696,006£4,480,773£1,117,113£880,856106 / 29
2016
£5,838,475
£5,669,737£5,135,734£724,401£307,483134 / 28
2015
£6,905,193
£7,243,755£6,779,594£587,964£191,763168 / 25
2014
£6,729,348
£7,052,199£6,664,239£926,526£493,582175 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Skill Force Development

What does Skill Force Development do?

SKILLFORCE INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND BY DRAWING ON THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREDOMINANTLY EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL.

How much income did Skill Force Development report in 2018?

Skill Force Development reported total income of £4.66m and reported expenditure of £4.00m for the financial year ending 2018, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Skill Force Development?

Skill Force Development has a program ratio of 78.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Skill Force Development registered as a charity?

Skill Force Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2004 as charity number 1105022. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Skill Force Development?

Skill Force Development is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Skill Force Development operate?

Skill Force Development operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Skill Force Development a registered charity?

Yes — Skill Force Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105022.

Details

Address
Smith Cooper Ltd
St. Helens House
King Street
DERBY
DE1 3EE
Registration Date
21 July 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4005141
Charity Number
1105022

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER JAMES LUCK RAF
David Courtley
Jane Liddell
John Gellett
MAJOR GENERAL RETIRED
Maria Elisabeth Johanna Pauline van BOVEN
matt Briers
MS ABI TOPLEY
Patrick Trueman
Paul Kett
Rachel Elizabeth Hanger
Also governs 1 other charity
Shelley Collins
Sir Iain McMillan
Tim Rennie

Also Known As

  • Skill Force

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