Verity the Polycystic Ovaries Self Help Group
Analysis
Verity the Polycystic Ovaries Self Help Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in May 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04404798). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Verity the Polycystic Ovaries Self Help Group reported income of £89k and spending of £90k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £25k to £89k (+258%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 123%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Verity the Polycystic Ovaries Self Help Group sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Neurodiversity Action (£89k), Madania Welfare Trust (£89k) and Roper-Hall Eye Foundation CIO (£89k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Verity PMOS supports people affected by Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly PCOS. We provide trusted information and peer support, raise awareness, educate healthcare professionals, promote and support research, and work with researchers, policymakers and healthcare organisations to improve understanding, diagnosis, treatment and care.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Neurodiversity Action | Old Basing | £89k |
| Madania Welfare Trust | London | £89k |
| Roper-Hall Eye Foundation CIO | Birmingham | £89k |
| Involve North East | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £89k |