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The Serco People Fund

The Serco People Fund supports Serco colleagues and their close families facing extraordinary financial challenges. The People Fund embraces Serco's value of Care, providing support to colleagues and their families in times of need. As an independent charity we do this by providing grants in response to applications from colleagues and, where helpful, connecting them to other assistance.

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Activities & Mission

The Serco People Fund supports Serco colleagues and their close families facing extraordinary financial challenges. The People Fund embraces Serco's value of Care, providing support to colleagues and their families in times of need. As an independent charity we do this by providing grants in response to applications from colleagues and, where helpful, connecting them to other assistance.

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
£160,005
Latest Expenditure
£926,807

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,051,815
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,361
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £198,949
Raising Funds £0
Governance £23,280
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
£160,005
£926,8070 / 8
2023
£144,898
£468,5810 / 0
2022
£4,057,176
£198,949£198,949£3,858,227£3,878,7070 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Serco People Fund

What does The Serco People Fund do?

The Serco People Fund supports Serco colleagues and their close families facing extraordinary financial challenges. The People Fund embraces Serco's value of Care, providing support to colleagues and their families in times of need. As an independent charity we do this by providing grants in response to applications from colleagues and, where helpful, connecting them to other assistance.

How much income did The Serco People Fund report in 2024?

The Serco People Fund reported total income of £160k and reported expenditure of £927k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Serco People Fund?

The Serco People Fund has a program ratio of 4.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Serco People Fund registered as a charity?

The Serco People Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2021 as charity number 1194113. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Serco People Fund?

The Serco People Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN JAMES GRASSBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Serco People Fund operate?

The Serco People Fund operates across 3 areas: Australia, United Arab Emirates and England And Wales.

Is The Serco People Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Serco People Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194113.

Details

Address
SERCO GROUP PLC
SERCO HOUSE
16 BARTLEY WOOD BUSINESS PARK
BARTLEY WAY
HOOK
RG27 9UY
Registration Date
16 April 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5163061
Charity Number
1194113

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Trustees

STEPHEN JAMES GRASSBY Chair
Jacqueline Planner
Mark Withecombe
Sarah Bartram
Stevie-Louise Williams
Thomas Walton

Sectors & Classifications

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