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The Planning For Change Foundation CIO

We provide finance and facilitate the delivery of expertise to enable built environment professionals to give time to develop urban planning skills overseas, focused in Sierra Leone, to meet the challenges of urbanisation and the sustainable development of human settlements; working in partnership with local communities and NGOs to build capacity and bring positive change.

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Activities & Mission

We provide finance and facilitate the delivery of expertise to enable built environment professionals to give time to develop urban planning skills overseas, focused in Sierra Leone, to meet the challenges of urbanisation and the sustainable development of human settlements; working in partnership with local communities and NGOs to build capacity and bring positive change.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,500
Latest Expenditure
£6,533

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,500
£6,5330 / 0
2024
£1,800
£3,0100 / 0
2023
£2,100
£00 / 0
2022
£0
£00 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Planning For Change Foundation CIO

What does The Planning For Change Foundation CIO do?

We provide finance and facilitate the delivery of expertise to enable built environment professionals to give time to develop urban planning skills overseas, focused in Sierra Leone, to meet the challenges of urbanisation and the sustainable development of human settlements; working in partnership with local communities and NGOs to build capacity and bring positive change.

How much income did The Planning For Change Foundation CIO report in 2025?

The Planning For Change Foundation CIO reported total income of £8k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Planning For Change Foundation CIO registered as a charity?

The Planning For Change Foundation CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 2019 as charity number 1185266. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Planning For Change Foundation CIO?

The Planning For Change Foundation CIO is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Nicholas Singleton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Planning For Change Foundation CIO operate?

The Planning For Change Foundation CIO operates across 5 areas, including Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Planning For Change Foundation CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Planning For Change Foundation CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185266.

Details

Address
11 Pilkington Avenue
Radcliffe
MANCHESTER
M26 4LS
Registration Date
11 September 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5144766
Charity Number
1185266

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Trustees

Paul Nicholas Singleton Chair
Prof Robert Alexander Grant May
Samantha Anne Ryan

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