The Clink Charity

Also known as: The Clink Training Project

OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL, LASTING REDUCTION TO PRISONER REOFENDING RATES, UPON RELEASE INTO SOCIETY. WE TRAIN OFFENDERS IN OUR 5 STEP PROGRAMME IN CATERING SKILLS AND HELP THEM FIND EMPLOYMENT AND OFFER WEEKLY MENTORING SUPPORT UPON RELEASE FROM PRISON.

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Activities & Mission

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

Cardiff

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£6,858,877

Latest Expenditure

£6,297,370

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 51% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 61% of UK Education 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 £2,849,116

Charitable Activities £3,788,893

Other Trading £157,298

Investments £63,571

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,235,661

Raising Funds £61,709

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£6,858,877	£6,297,370	£6,235,661	£1,705,867	£1,222,814	81 / 10
2023	£5,484,907	£5,400,978	£5,242,626	£1,144,360	£338,278	92 / 10
2022	£4,014,821	£4,319,129	£4,177,243	£1,060,431	£258,463	75 / 20
2021	£2,204,936	£2,510,920	£2,353,434	£1,364,739	£215,510	59 / 30
2020	£3,294,936	£2,552,188	£2,396,044	£1,670,723	£495,781	59 / 29

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Frequently asked questions about The Clink Charity

What does The Clink Charity do?

How much income did The Clink Charity report in 2024?

The Clink Charity reported total income of £6.86m and reported expenditure of £6.30m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Clink Charity?

The Clink Charity has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Clink Charity registered as a charity?

The Clink Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2010 as charity number 1134581. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Clink Charity?

The Clink Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Clink Charity operate?

The Clink Charity operates across 2 areas: Cardiff and England.

Is The Clink Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Clink Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134581.