Springboard Opportunity Group
Analysis
Springboard Opportunity Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Clevedon. It was registered in September 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02844191). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Springboard Opportunity Group reported income of £771k and spending of £825k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £590k to £771k (+31%), an average of +6.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Springboard Opportunity Group sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Community Foundation (£771k), Attend (£772k) and The International Medical Education Trust (£770k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 72%, donations and legacies 6.4%, trading 3.2% and investments 1.1%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.9%. Reserves of £296k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 48 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 6.4%
- Charitable activities 72%
- Trading 3.2%
- Investments 1.1%
- Other 18%
In the charity's own words
Springboard's aim is to support children with special educational needs and disabilities from birth to 5 years and their families in the North Somerset area. Our services take place at centres in Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, and in the South Weston area. Springboard also provides family support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Community Foundation | Portsmouth | £771k |
| Attend | London | £772k |
| The International Medical Education Trust | Surrey | £770k |
| Age Well East Ltd | Essex | £772k |