The Porch
Analysis
The Porch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in December 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04271032). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Porch reported income of £394k and spending of £354k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £527k to £394k (-25%), an average of -7.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Porch sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Manarat Foundation (£394k), The Royal National Theatre Foundation (£394k) and Hope Central (£394k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Since 2001 The Porch has provided a place of safety, change and challenge for Oxford's homeless and vulnerably housed single adults. Through our support work, our cafe serving nutritious subsidized meals, and our range of activities we help members find somewhere to live, reconnect socially, increase self-esteem, acquire new skills, make a contribution and gain employment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Manarat Foundation | Birmingham | £394k |
| The Royal National Theatre Foundation | London | £394k |
| Hope Central | Wilmslow | £394k |
| Speke Garston Minibus Agency | Garston | £395k |