Twics Training for Work in Communities
Analysis
Twics Training for Work in Communities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in March 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03863035). It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Twics Training for Work in Communities reported income of £135k and spending of £87k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £173k to £135k (-22%), an average of -6.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Twics Training for Work in Communities sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Singer Foundation (£134k), Berry Hill Under 5's Group (£135k) and Badger's Farm and Oliver's Battery Residents Community Association (£134k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Companies Activities are to: - Empowering people to take an active role in their communities through encouragement, advice and training. TWICS work is primarily targeted at groups and communities that are most disadvantaged and have the least access to other training opportunities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Singer Foundation | Northampton | £134k |
| Berry Hill Under 5's Group | Gloucestershire | £135k |
| Badger's Farm and Oliver's Battery Residents Community Association | Winchester | £134k |
| Cumberland Agricultural Society | Carlisle | £135k |