sofea

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies. Sofea is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Didcot and operates in Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

SOFEA provides an education programme for people disadvantaged in the labour market. We focus on therapeutic support, academic qualifications, work experience and skills. Through our social enterprises, particularly in redistributing surplus food to 150 local charities, people from the age of 14 and upwards build their self worth, skills and employability to be equipped to lead successful lives.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Oxfordshire Milton Keynes

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,108,125

Latest Expenditure

£3,174,623

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,526,554

Charitable Activities £1,551,571

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,397

Other Income £22,603

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,174,623

Raising Funds £0

Governance £311,223

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,108,125	£3,174,623	£3,174,623	£694,332	£214,871	76 / 297
2023	£2,732,939	£2,687,237	£2,687,237	£760,830	£225,000	70 / 252
2022	£2,745,137	£2,688,951	£2,688,951	£715,128	£225,000	86 / 230
2021	£2,093,210	£2,103,973	£2,103,973	£683,942	£430,880	61 / 370
2020	£1,864,927	£1,491,691	£1,491,691	£694,705	£225,000	52 / 170