the outhouse

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. The Outhouse is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Essex and operates in Essex.

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

Outhouse East supports the delivery of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of Essex and East Anglia. Offering services around information and support for LGBT people. Operating a counselling service and social groups. We also operate an LGBT community hub in Colchester, which has a cafe, meeting room and large library.

Fundraising

See where The Outhouse is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£280,509

Latest Expenditure

£274,922

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 26.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £38,839

Charitable Activities £621,338

Other Trading £473

Investments £24

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £172,964

Raising Funds £65

Governance £17,672

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£280,509	£274,922				0 / 11
2023	£257,943	£275,389				0 / 14
2022	£660,674	£173,029	£172,964	£911,511	£74,085	10 / 10
2021	£264,804	£138,429				0 / 5
2020	£152,428	£90,235				0 / 7