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The Hive Portsmouth

Also known as: The Hive

HIVE Portsmouth works in partnership with local people, groups and organisations to improve the well-being of people in Portsmouth. We support the development of voluntary and community groups, social enterprise, volunteering and social action. We provide information to guide people to the right support at the right time, enabling early intervention, independence and resilience.

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Activities & Mission

HIVE Portsmouth works in partnership with local people, groups and organisations to improve the well-being of people in Portsmouth. We support the development of voluntary and community groups, social enterprise, volunteering and social action. We provide information to guide people to the right support at the right time, enabling early intervention, independence and resilience.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£758,547
Latest Expenditure
£998,870

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 131.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £702,867
Charitable Activities £19,483
Other Trading £18,341
Investments £17,856
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £998,167
Raising Funds £703
Governance £20,141
Grants to Institutions £237,052
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£758,547
£998,870£998,167£1,421,781£540,71113 / 200
2024
£745,298
£846,380£846,380£1,662,104£590,72913 / 200
2023
£1,431,783
£871,691£871,691£1,713,186£690,36115 / 200
2022
£1,394,578
£805,947£805,947£1,153,094£454,68311 / 1072
2021
£822,080
£447,958£447,958£564,463£287,4523 / 3872

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hive Portsmouth

What does The Hive Portsmouth do?

HIVE Portsmouth works in partnership with local people, groups and organisations to improve the well-being of people in Portsmouth. We support the development of voluntary and community groups, social enterprise, volunteering and social action. We provide information to guide people to the right support at the right time, enabling early intervention, independence and resilience.

How much income did The Hive Portsmouth report in 2025?

The Hive Portsmouth reported total income of £759k and reported expenditure of £999k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Hive Portsmouth registered as a charity?

The Hive Portsmouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2020 as charity number 1189067. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Hive Portsmouth?

The Hive Portsmouth is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is REV ROBERT CHARLES WHITE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hive Portsmouth operate?

The Hive Portsmouth operates across 4 areas: Hampshire, Portsmouth City, Southampton City and West Sussex.

Is The Hive Portsmouth a registered charity?

Yes — The Hive Portsmouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189067.

Details

Address
THE HIVE PORTSMOUTH
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
CENTRAL LIBRARY
GUILDHALL SQUARE
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 2DX
Registration Date
15 April 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5146270
Charity Number
1189067

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Trustees

Ian Morris
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Piper
Joanna Catherine Toms
RORY MASSEY
Sandra Bramley

Also Known As

  • The Hive

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