the matthew project

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. The Matthew Project is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Norwich and operates in Norfolk and Suffolk.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Matthew Project is a value driven charity working in innovative ways with adults. young people and communities affected by drugs. alcohol and other issues

Fundraising

See where The Matthew Project is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Norfolk Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,001,332

Latest Expenditure

£2,188,876

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £110,034

Charitable Activities £1,804,477

Other Trading £79,556

Investments £7,265

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,171,125

Raising Funds £17,751

Governance £31,096

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,001,332	£2,188,876	£2,171,125	£1,866,768	£565,870	61 / 43
2023	£2,631,311	£2,498,575	£2,475,420	£2,054,312	£594,039	63 / 34
2022	£2,195,507	£2,211,031	£2,204,182	£1,921,576	£570,669	59 / 45
2021	£2,112,258	£2,003,079	£1,999,886	£1,937,100	£622,875	62 / 34
2020	£2,222,531	£1,932,721	£1,929,334	£1,827,921	£690,108	52 / 29