St James' Centre (Derby)
Analysis
St James' Centre (Derby) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derby. It was registered in January 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, accommodation/housing and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02824422). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, St James' Centre (Derby) reported income of £1.2m and spending of £1.1m, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £845k to £1.2m (+45%), an average of +9.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, St James' Centre (Derby) sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include SidLife Limited (£1.2m), Bryony House Limited (£1.2m) and Holborn Estate Charity (Known As St Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity) (£1.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from . Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £705k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 56 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide educational/leisure activities for disadvantage children and young people. Provide facilities and resources to the charitable sector. Undertake project activity which benefits local residents and groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| SidLife Limited | Devon | £1.2m |
| Bryony House Limited | Birmingham | £1.2m |
| Holborn Estate Charity (Known As St Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity) | London | £1.2m |
| The Hospital of St John the Evangelist and of St Anne in Okeham | Oakham | £1.2m |