The Isaiah Project
Provision of housing for vulnerable people. Support available for the general public in areas such as money advice, debt counselling and budgeting, drug and alcohol abuse, benefit claiming and housing. Charitable trading via furniture shops in Southend-On-Sea - these shops provide opportunities for beneficiaries of the project to volunteer, gain experience and even be employed.
Activities & Mission
Provision of housing for vulnerable people. Support available for the general public in areas such as money advice, debt counselling and budgeting, drug and alcohol abuse, benefit claiming and housing. Charitable trading via furniture shops in Southend-On-Sea - these shops provide opportunities for beneficiaries of the project to volunteer, gain experience and even be employed.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,515,531 | £1,390,523 | £1,045,844 | £674,638 | £660,600 | 31 / 24 |
| 2024 | £1,264,212 | £1,199,549 | £911,969 | £549,630 | £544,246 | 33 / 28 |
| 2023 | £1,097,342 | £1,020,126 | £793,483 | £463,720 | £458,336 | 22 / 16 |
| 2022 | £1,041,758 | £951,824 | £701,904 | £386,504 | £363,622 | 23 / 39 |
| 2021 | £985,617 | £853,487 | £634,736 | £296,570 | £296,570 | 23 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Isaiah Project
What does The Isaiah Project do?
Provision of housing for vulnerable people. Support available for the general public in areas such as money advice, debt counselling and budgeting, drug and alcohol abuse, benefit claiming and housing. Charitable trading via furniture shops in Southend-On-Sea - these shops provide opportunities for beneficiaries of the project to volunteer, gain experience and even be employed.
How much income did The Isaiah Project report in 2025?
The Isaiah Project reported total income of £1.52m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Isaiah Project?
The Isaiah Project has a program ratio of 69.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Isaiah Project registered as a charity?
The Isaiah Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2014 as charity number 1156428. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Isaiah Project?
The Isaiah Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is OLA AROYEHUN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Isaiah Project operate?
The Isaiah Project operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Isaiah Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Isaiah Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156428.
Details
Ferndale Road
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
SS2 4DS
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