Sofea
Analysis
Sofea is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Didcot. It was registered in February 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Sofea reported income of £3.4m and spending of £3.4m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2.1m to £3.4m (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Sofea sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Miri Roshni (£3.4m), Artists Studio Company (£3.4m) and Safer London (£3.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 54% and charitable activities 46%. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £500k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 77 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 54%
- Charitable activities 46%
- Investments 0.3%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
SOFEA provides an education programme for people disadvantaged in the labour market. We focus on therapeutic support, academic qualifications, work experience and skills. Through our social enterprises, particularly in redistributing surplus food to 150 local charities, people from the age of 14 and upwards build their self worth, skills and employability to be equipped to lead successful lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Miri Roshni | Cheshire | £3.4m |
| Artists Studio Company | London | £3.4m |
| Safer London | London | £3.4m |
| Mission Without Borders | London | £3.4m |