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Springboard Sunderland Trust

We organize training and volunteering opportunities for people of all age groups. We have a comprehensive network of employer placements in a range of disciplines including, residential and nursing care homes, schools, nurseries, day care centres, print, horticulture and motor vehicle, amongst others. Our mainstream programmes include Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships and Train to Gain.

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Activities & Mission

We organize training and volunteering opportunities for people of all age groups. We have a comprehensive network of employer placements in a range of disciplines including, residential and nursing care homes, schools, nurseries, day care centres, print, horticulture and motor vehicle, amongst others. Our mainstream programmes include Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships and Train to Gain.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,441,614
Latest Expenditure
£3,256,264

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 420). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Social care 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 £2,880
Charitable Activities £3,205,650
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,403
Other Income £225,681

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,256,264
Raising Funds £0
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
£3,441,614
£3,256,264£3,256,264£800,837£085 / 3
2023
£2,762,919
£2,914,197£2,914,197£615,487£081 / 3
2022
£2,916,166
£3,130,333£3,130,333£766,765£095 / 4
2021
£3,254,098
£3,322,423£3,295,815£980,932£082 / 4
2020
£2,872,167
£3,086,234£3,086,234£1,049,257£1,049,25788 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Springboard Sunderland Trust

What does Springboard Sunderland Trust do?

We organize training and volunteering opportunities for people of all age groups. We have a comprehensive network of employer placements in a range of disciplines including, residential and nursing care homes, schools, nurseries, day care centres, print, horticulture and motor vehicle, amongst others. Our mainstream programmes include Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships and Train to Gain.

How much income did Springboard Sunderland Trust report in 2024?

Springboard Sunderland Trust reported total income of £3.44m and reported expenditure of £3.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Springboard Sunderland Trust?

Springboard Sunderland Trust has a program ratio of 94.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 420 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Springboard Sunderland Trust registered as a charity?

Springboard Sunderland Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 1987 as charity number 519650. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Springboard Sunderland Trust?

Springboard Sunderland Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN COLIN WILSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Springboard Sunderland Trust operate?

Springboard Sunderland Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Springboard Sunderland Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Springboard Sunderland Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519650.

Details

Address
Springboard
Unit 1-2
East Way
Rivergreen Industrial Estate
SUNDERLAND
SR4 6AD
Registration Date
21 December 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
519650
Charity Number
519650

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Trustees

JOHN COLIN WILSON Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Denise Wilson
Also governs 2 other charities
Graham Burt
Jonathan Nicholson

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