Ham and Petersham Sos
Analysis
Ham and Petersham Sos is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Richmond. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07001262). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Ham and Petersham Sos reported income of £55k and spending of £61k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £86k to £55k (-37%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Ham and Petersham Sos sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Odyssean Institute (£54k), Families in Telford (£55k) and Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the relief of the elderly, disabled, housebound or socially isolated persons in and around Ham and Petersham, primarily but not exclusively through the provision of a transport service, shopping service and outings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Odyssean Institute | Lancashire | £54k |
| Families in Telford | Telford | £55k |
| Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup | Lincolnshire | £54k |
| Eternal Community Media | Wrexham | £55k |