The E C Roberts Centre

Also known as: The Roberts Cente

EC Roberts Centre is based in Portsmouth but also provides services in Gosport and Havant. Working together to improve the lives of Children and Families we develop and deliver innovative services for families who are facing homelessness or the impact of family breakdown giving people the skills to manage their money, home and children.

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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

Hampshire Portsmouth City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,045,235

Latest Expenditure

£1,244,617

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% 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

Donations & Legacies £82,885

Charitable Activities £929,563

Other Trading £1,837

Investments £25,594

Other Income £5,356

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,200,184

Raising Funds £44,433

Governance £35,783

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,045,235	£1,244,617	£1,200,184	£1,102,088	£578,922	36 / 10
2024	£1,198,138	£1,461,311	£1,419,461	£1,305,428	£758,181	40 / 35
2023	£1,527,453	£1,654,668	£1,616,691	£1,556,253	£1,018,943	51 / 40
2022	£1,823,216	£1,753,505	£1,719,445	£1,679,422	£1,113,603	53 / 61
2021	£1,625,941	£1,549,868	£1,521,266	£1,603,901	£1,012,477	46 / 25

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Frequently asked questions about The E C Roberts Centre

What does The E C Roberts Centre do?

How much income did The E C Roberts Centre report in 2025?

The E C Roberts Centre reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The E C Roberts Centre?

The E C Roberts Centre has a program ratio of 114.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The E C Roberts Centre registered as a charity?

The E C Roberts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 1997 as charity number 1066611. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The E C Roberts Centre?

The E C Roberts Centre 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 E C Roberts Centre operate?

The E C Roberts Centre operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Portsmouth City.

Is The E C Roberts Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The E C Roberts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066611.