The Change Portfolio
Analysis
The Change Portfolio is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in March 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03167701). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Change Portfolio reported income of £937k and spending of £973k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £594k to £937k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Change Portfolio sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sharing One Language (£935k), Schoolreaders (£940k) and Alliance Publishing Trust (£934k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97%, donations and legacies 1.7% and investments 1.5%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £499k would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 36 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.7%
- Charitable activities 97%
- Investments 1.5%
In the charity's own words
Protect and support victims and children by addressing the behaviour of people who use abuse in any relationship. To educate and support them to achieve a life free of abuse, through positive change. Provide training and education with regard to domestic abuse for both the public and professionals. To support individuals, couples and young people experiencing personal and relational difficulties.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing One Language | Devon | £935k |
| Schoolreaders | Bedford | £940k |
| Alliance Publishing Trust | London | £934k |
| 1st. Shelton Lock Scout & Guide Group | Derby | £941k |