The Polish Community School Portsmouth
Analysis
The Polish Community School Portsmouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in December 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Polish Community School Portsmouth reported income of £32k and spending of £33k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £3,908 to £32k (+727%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 574%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Polish Community School Portsmouth sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Faction Theatre Productions Ltd (£32k), Hull Independent Cinema Project (£32k) and The West Wolds University of the Third Age (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our school provides education of Polish language, elements of history, geography, maths, culture and traditions to children with Polish heritage and children who would like to learn Polish and about Poland. We organise theatre trips, educational outings and other activities that complement pupil's education and development in mainstream schools. We prepare children for the Polish GSCE exams.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Faction Theatre Productions Ltd | London | £32k |
| Hull Independent Cinema Project | Hull | £32k |
| The West Wolds University of the Third Age | Lincolnshire | £32k |
| Great Barton Thanksgiving Fund | Bury St Edmunds | £32k |