The Wellspring(stockport) Limited
Also known as: The Wellspring
To provide food, drinks, clothing and a hot shower every day of the year to homeless and disadvantaged people plus advice on housing, debt, jobs, health( with a nurse available 2 days a week and a doctor 2 days a week) and drugs and alcohol and classes in English, Maths, IT and art. To provide advocacy on benefit and housing appeals. To promote health, safety and confidence building.
Activities & Mission
To provide food, drinks, clothing and a hot shower every day of the year to homeless and disadvantaged people plus advice on housing, debt, jobs, health( with a nurse available 2 days a week and a doctor 2 days a week) and drugs and alcohol and classes in English, Maths, IT and art. To provide advocacy on benefit and housing appeals. To promote health, safety and confidence building.
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 50% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Health 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 | £569,620 | £493,436 | £490,886 | £1,351,862 | £430,000 | 11 / 150 |
| 2024 | £419,515 | £427,525 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £491,777 | £336,025 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2022 | £352,920 | £268,414 | 0 / 170 | |||
| 2021 | £509,504 | £246,184 | £246,184 | £1,043,440 | £0 | 5 / 170 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Wellspring(stockport) Limited
What does The Wellspring(stockport) Limited do?
To provide food, drinks, clothing and a hot shower every day of the year to homeless and disadvantaged people plus advice on housing, debt, jobs, health( with a nurse available 2 days a week and a doctor 2 days a week) and drugs and alcohol and classes in English, Maths, IT and art. To provide advocacy on benefit and housing appeals. To promote health, safety and confidence building.
How much income did The Wellspring(stockport) Limited report in 2025?
The Wellspring(stockport) Limited reported total income of £570k and reported expenditure of £493k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Wellspring(stockport) Limited?
The Wellspring(stockport) Limited has a program ratio of 86.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Wellspring(stockport) Limited registered as a charity?
The Wellspring(stockport) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2014 as charity number 1157268. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Wellspring(stockport) Limited?
The Wellspring(stockport) Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW AYRES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wellspring(stockport) Limited operate?
The Wellspring(stockport) Limited operates across 5 areas, including Cheshire East, Derbyshire, Manchester City and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Wellspring(stockport) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Wellspring(stockport) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157268.
Details
Harvey Street
Stockport
SK1 1YD
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated