Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship
Also known as: Scratch
To relieve the effects of poverty for families and individuals with needs recognised by approved referral agencies in Southampton and the surrounding area.
Activities & Mission
To relieve the effects of poverty for families and individuals with needs recognised by approved referral agencies in Southampton and the surrounding area.
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 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,701,813 | £1,417,924 | £1,384,281 | £868,277 | £637,780 | 11 / 63 |
| 2024 | £1,094,723 | £1,041,848 | £1,041,848 | £584,388 | £412,723 | 11 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,318,982 | £1,131,814 | £1,074,509 | £531,513 | £308,944 | 11 / 34 |
| 2022 | £997,879 | £880,628 | £871,585 | £201,651 | £201,651 | 10 / 40 |
| 2021 | £859,935 | £827,684 | £806,870 | £84,400 | £84,400 | 11 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship
What does Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship do?
To relieve the effects of poverty for families and individuals with needs recognised by approved referral agencies in Southampton and the surrounding area.
How much income did Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship report in 2025?
Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship reported total income of £1.70m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship?
Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship has a program ratio of 81.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship registered as a charity?
Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1999 as charity number 1078344. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship?
Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ann Laird. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship operate?
Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship operates across 4 areas: Dorset, Hampshire, Portsmouth City and Southampton City.
Is Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship a registered charity?
Yes — Southampton City And Region Action To Combat Hardship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078344.
Details
Mount Pleasant Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO14 0SP
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Also Known As
- Scratch
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated