The Matthew Project

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

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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

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

Norfolk Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,102,869

Latest Expenditure

£2,183,619

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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 £248,547

Charitable Activities £1,821,043

Other Trading £25,600

Investments £7,679

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,160,700

Raising Funds £22,919

Governance £28,573

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	£2,102,869	£2,183,619	£2,160,700	£1,786,018	£513,348	61 / 43
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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Matthew Project

What does The Matthew Project do?

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

How much income did The Matthew Project report in 2025?

The Matthew Project reported total income of £2.10m and reported expenditure of £2.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Matthew Project?

The Matthew Project has a program ratio of 102.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% 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 Matthew Project registered as a charity?

The Matthew Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2008 as charity number 1122801. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Matthew Project?

The Matthew Project 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 Matthew Project operate?

The Matthew Project operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is The Matthew Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Matthew Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122801.