The Mustard Tree Foundation (Reading)
Analysis
The Mustard Tree Foundation (Reading) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in June 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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 04986086). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Mustard Tree Foundation (Reading) reported income of £298k and spending of £270k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £495k to £298k (-40%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Mustard Tree Foundation (Reading) sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship (£298k), Bwyd Bob Amser (£298k) and The Falconer Trust (£297k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Mustard Tree is a Reading based charity supporting people who are often overlooked or marginalised. Working through partnerships with local communities, charities and statutory organisations we innovate and develop projects that reduce health and social inequalities, increase community engagement, and give a voice to the unheard.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship | London | £298k |
| Bwyd Bob Amser | Barry | £298k |
| The Falconer Trust | Norwich | £297k |
| Rethink Rebuild Society | Stockport | £298k |