Preston Vocational Centre Ltd
Analysis
Preston Vocational Centre Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in May 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07085396). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Preston Vocational Centre Ltd reported income of £523k and spending of £495k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £357k to £523k (+46%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Preston Vocational Centre Ltd sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Natwest Social & Community Capital (£522k), Young Persons Centre (£525k) and Rutland Agricultural Society (£514k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99% and donations and legacies 1.2%. Charitable activities took 93% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £198k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 12 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.2%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) provides accredited training in Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering & Tiling, CSCS card and Numeracy & Literacy to young people & adults.At the same time, PVC develops interpersonal skills & employability, gives an introduction to enterprise and celebrates achievements across a wide spectrum of ability and behavioural improvement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Natwest Social & Community Capital | London | £522k |
| Young Persons Centre | Wigan | £525k |
| Rutland Agricultural Society | Oakham | £514k |
| Young Lewisham Project (Workshop) | London | £526k |