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Spadework Limited

Spadework is a charity that enables people to be more independent, feel less isolated and live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Working in the heart of their community, they provide a wide range of meaningful opportunities for adults with learning and other disabilities, for those living with dementia and for people experiencing problems with their mental health.

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Activities & Mission

Spadework is a charity that enables people to be more independent, feel less isolated and live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Working in the heart of their community, they provide a wide range of meaningful opportunities for adults with learning and other disabilities, for those living with dementia and for people experiencing problems with their mental health.

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

Latest Income
£2,525,059
Latest Expenditure
£2,420,067

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% of UK Health 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 £290,741
Charitable Activities £884,177
Other Trading £1,349,607
Investments £534
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,318,268
Raising Funds £101,799
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,525,059
£2,420,067£2,318,268£1,247,591£1,247,59142 / 43
2023
£2,180,994
£2,049,194£1,967,789£1,142,599£1,142,59929 / 38
2022
£1,737,085
£1,805,317£1,778,015£957,953£934,84434 / 36
2021
£1,615,556
£1,628,193£1,604,992£1,079,031£910,64932 / 32
2020
£2,384,841
£1,779,805£1,769,758£1,091,668£1,036,68837 / 89

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spadework Limited

What does Spadework Limited do?

Spadework is a charity that enables people to be more independent, feel less isolated and live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Working in the heart of their community, they provide a wide range of meaningful opportunities for adults with learning and other disabilities, for those living with dementia and for people experiencing problems with their mental health.

How much income did Spadework Limited report in 2024?

Spadework Limited reported total income of £2.53m and reported expenditure of £2.42m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Spadework Limited?

Spadework Limited has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Spadework Limited registered as a charity?

Spadework Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 1985 as charity number 291198. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Spadework Limited?

Spadework Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN MARY MURRAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spadework Limited operate?

Spadework Limited operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spadework Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Spadework Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291198.

Details

Address
Spadework Ltd
Teston Road
Offham
WEST MALLING
Kent
ME19 5NA
Registration Date
22 February 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
291198
Charity Number
291198

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Trustees

SUSAN MARY MURRAY Chair
Hayley Brooks
James Michael Burke
Louise Mingay
Mary Louise Rimmer
Nadra Khanum Ahmed CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Jim Brown
Tony Young

Sectors & Classifications

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