3space
Analysis
3space is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07221470). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 3space reported income of £229k and spending of £243k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £1.1m to £229k (-79%), an average of -32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, 3space sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rahela Trust for Afghan women's education (£229k), Project Buzz (£230k) and Acorn2oak Preschool (£225k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1) To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective use of charitable resources for the benefit of the public by providing charities, non-profit or community organisations with access to property in otherwise vacant units on a non-commercial basis; and2) To develop a robust community sector, supporting social enterprise and delivering public benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rahela Trust for Afghan women's education | Harrow | £229k |
| Project Buzz | Sheffield | £230k |
| Acorn2oak Preschool | Ipswich | £225k |
| Getting on Board | Manchester | £232k |