Island Community Action
Analysis
Island Community Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in July 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Island Community Action reported income of £207k and spending of £189k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £160k to £207k (+29%), an average of +6.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Island Community Action sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mentor Link (£207k), Open Trail (£207k) and Child Relief (£206k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ICA supports the residents and communities of Portland, Dorset to achieve maximum levels of mental, physical and social wellbeing. We do this through a range of activities, from services for older adults to learning and training opportunities for younger people. ICA represents the Island, and also provides support for other local groups and those wishing to volunteer or offer volunteer roles.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor Link | Stourport-On-Severn | £207k |
| Open Trail | Kidderminster | £207k |
| Child Relief | Kingston upon Thames | £206k |
| Olive Tree Cancer Support Group | West Sussex | £207k |