the sofa project
Activities & Mission
SOFA PROJECT IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH THE CHARITABLE AIMS OF SUPPORTING THE REHABILITATION OF PRISONERS THROUGH WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ORGANISATION. THESE ACTIVITIES MAINLY COMPRISE THE RE-USE OF UNWANTED/DONATED FURNITURE AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCES BY REFURBISHING THEM AND SUPPLYING THEM AT LOW PRICES TO PEOPLE ON LOW INCOMES.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£642,411
Latest Expenditure
£658,077
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 100.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £151,266
Charitable Activities £443,478
Other Trading £0
Investments £47,667
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £645,516
Raising Funds £12,561
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £642,411 | £658,077 | £645,516 | £7,099 | £7,099 | 21 / 6 |
| 2023 | £593,734 | £662,625 | £651,302 | £22,765 | £22,765 | 21 / 1 |
| 2022 | £584,742 | £570,502 | £559,796 | £91,656 | £91,656 | 21 / 5 |
| 2021 | £698,763 | £638,400 | £628,640 | £77,416 | £77,416 | 21 / 5 |
| 2020 | £641,579 | £640,761 | £631,475 | £17,053 | £17,053 | 28 / 5 |
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Details
Address
THE SOFA PROJECT
48-54 WEST STREET
ST. PHILIPS
BRISTOL
BS2 0BL
48-54 WEST STREET
ST. PHILIPS
BRISTOL
BS2 0BL
Email
info@sofaproject.org.ukWebsite
www.sofaproject.org.ukRegistration Date
8 June 1983
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
287088
Charity Number
287088
Trustees
Mr C Neild
Keith Hicks
Peter Templeton
Moira Booth
Colin Smart
Shelley Sturdy
Olufunmilola Buraimoh-Ademuyewo
Chris Williamson
Lucy Woods
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- REVAMP
- SOFA
- SOFA PROJECT