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The Patch Foundation CIO

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, and the promotion of art and the advancement of education in the arts, and other charitable purposes, in the UK, both directly and through grant funding.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, and the promotion of art and the advancement of education in the arts, and other charitable purposes, in the UK, both directly and through grant funding.

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

Latest Income
£4,329,876
Latest Expenditure
£1,177,526

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 1.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 98.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% of UK Leisure 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 £3,750,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £556,557
Investments £3,490
Other Income £19,829

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,448
Raising Funds £1,163,078
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,329,876
£1,177,526£14,448£7,228,190£6,652,52639 / 0
2023
£2,738,755
£1,093,423£14,050£4,075,840£1,012,95834 / 0
2022
£3,562,053
£1,131,545£13,984£2,430,508£103,53635 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Patch Foundation CIO

What does The Patch Foundation CIO do?

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, and the promotion of art and the advancement of education in the arts, and other charitable purposes, in the UK, both directly and through grant funding.

How much income did The Patch Foundation CIO report in 2024?

The Patch Foundation CIO reported total income of £4.33m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Patch Foundation CIO?

The Patch Foundation CIO has a program ratio of 0.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Patch Foundation CIO registered as a charity?

The Patch Foundation CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2021 as charity number 1196435. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Patch Foundation CIO?

The Patch Foundation CIO is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Angus Ball. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Patch Foundation CIO operate?

The Patch Foundation CIO operates in Portsmouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Patch Foundation CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Patch Foundation CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196435.

Details

Address
CourtX Tennis Pavilion
Eastern Parade
SOUTHSEA
Hampshire
PO4 9RF
Registration Date
5 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5181009
Charity Number
1196435

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Trustees

Angus Ball Chair
Hilary Simmons

Sectors & Classifications

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