Kaleidoscope Project
Analysis
Kaleidoscope Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in St Mellons. It was registered in June 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, accommodation/housing and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05480423). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Kaleidoscope Project reported income of £19.5m and spending of £20.2m, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £10.2m to £19.5m (+91%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Kaleidoscope Project sits at the 99th percentile: it is larger than about 99% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ben - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund (£19.5m), The Elton John AIDS Foundation (£19.5m) and Southside Partnership (£19.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96%, donations and legacies 1.9% and investments 1.6%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £6.4m would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 299 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.9%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Trading 0.0%
- Investments 1.6%
In the charity's own words
Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ben - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund | Berkshire | £19.5m |
| The Elton John AIDS Foundation | London | £19.5m |
| Southside Partnership | London | £19.4m |
| The Amateur Swimming Association (Swim England) Limited | Loughborough University | £19.6m |