The Pelham CIO
Also known as: The Pelham
The Pelham is a local Christian charity that enriches lives in practical and diverse ways for our community in Sidley, Bexhill. This is through connection, encouragement and opportunities in an era of isolation and great challenge. The Pelhams aims to benefit the community as a Community Hub & Coffee Lounge, through our charitable activities and projects, and by effective partnership working.
Activities & Mission
The Pelham is a local Christian charity that enriches lives in practical and diverse ways for our community in Sidley, Bexhill. This is through connection, encouragement and opportunities in an era of isolation and great challenge. The Pelhams aims to benefit the community as a Community Hub & Coffee Lounge, through our charitable activities and projects, and by effective partnership working.
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 Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £529,565 | £299,996 | £299,996 | £907,445 | £37,851 | 9 / 50 |
| 2024 | £361,496 | £411,119 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2023 | £362,633 | £471,944 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £399,006 | £333,999 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £283,905 | £222,170 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Pelham CIO
What does The Pelham CIO do?
The Pelham is a local Christian charity that enriches lives in practical and diverse ways for our community in Sidley, Bexhill. This is through connection, encouragement and opportunities in an era of isolation and great challenge. The Pelhams aims to benefit the community as a Community Hub & Coffee Lounge, through our charitable activities and projects, and by effective partnership working.
How much income did The Pelham CIO report in 2025?
The Pelham CIO reported total income of £530k and reported expenditure of £300k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Pelham CIO?
The Pelham CIO has a program ratio of 56.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Pelham CIO registered as a charity?
The Pelham CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2014 as charity number 1158364. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Pelham CIO?
The Pelham CIO is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeremy Hocking. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Pelham CIO operate?
The Pelham CIO operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Pelham CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Pelham CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158364.
Details
Holliers Hill
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
TN40 2DD
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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