The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO
Also known as: Scarborough Social Action Centre (st Mary's with Holy Apostles)
A social action centre supporting vulnerable people in crisis. The centre provides day care services for the homeless and people in emergency accommodation including a food bank, clothing/bedding/kitchen appliances, a shower, washing machine and dryer, community cafe, TV lounge and garden.
Activities & Mission
A social action centre supporting vulnerable people in crisis. The centre provides day care services for the homeless and people in emergency accommodation including a food bank, clothing/bedding/kitchen appliances, a shower, washing machine and dryer, community cafe, TV lounge and garden.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £448,925 | £394,845 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2024 | £514,220 | £332,447 | £332,447 | £445,538 | £168,000 | 16 / 35 |
| 2023 | £393,424 | £302,847 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £346,694 | £359,897 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £363,223 | £395,868 | 0 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO
What does The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO do?
A social action centre supporting vulnerable people in crisis. The centre provides day care services for the homeless and people in emergency accommodation including a food bank, clothing/bedding/kitchen appliances, a shower, washing machine and dryer, community cafe, TV lounge and garden.
How much income did The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO report in 2025?
The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO reported total income of £449k and reported expenditure of £395k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO registered as a charity?
The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 2019 as charity number 1183490. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO?
The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Howard Bernard Newton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO operate?
The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO operates across 2 areas: East Riding Of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.
Is The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183490.
Details
PARISH HOUSE
CASTLE ROAD
SCARBOROUGH
North Yorkshire
YO11 1TH
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Also Known As
- Scarborough Social Action Centre (st Mary's with Holy Apostles)
- The Rainbow Centre (scarborough) CIO
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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