The Rainbow Project Plymouth
Analysis
The Rainbow Project Plymouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in September 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Rainbow Project Plymouth reported income of £35k and spending of £39k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £16k to £35k (+115%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Rainbow Project Plymouth sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dalby Charitable Trust (£35k), Rockstand International Church (£35k) and Millie Mittoo Children's Projects (£35k).
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
Aims are to continue with ongoing aid and support to a specific area in Romania. It is supported by a wide range of volunteers in different capacities. Local small scale fundraising including tabletop sales, coffe mornings and larger organised sales and events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalby Charitable Trust | London | £35k |
| Rockstand International Church | Leicester | £35k |
| Millie Mittoo Children's Projects | London | £35k |
| Third House | London | £35k |