Change of Scene
Analysis
Change of Scene is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in July 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06448598). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Change of Scene reported income of £291k and spending of £276k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £216k to £291k (+35%), an average of +7.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Change of Scene sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% 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 New Millside Pre-School (£291k), Moss Hall Playcentre (£292k) and Little Acorns (Colleton) Pre-School CIO (£291k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Change of Scene provides an outdoor learning environment to disadvantaged children and young people from Surrey and Hampshire who are struggling in education. Under predominantly one-to-one care young people learn animal care, horticulture and other skills; through nurture and hard work, we strive to build self-esteem and resilience to help young people cope with all of life's challenges.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Millside Pre-School | Aylesbury | £291k |
| Moss Hall Playcentre | London | £292k |
| Little Acorns (Colleton) Pre-School CIO | Reading | £291k |
| Carlton Miniott Pre School and Nursery Committee | North Yorkshire | £292k |