The Ripple Pond
Analysis
The Ripple Pond is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in April 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Ripple Pond reported income of £366k and spending of £271k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £155k to £366k (+136%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Ripple Pond sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 61st Doncaster (Bentley) Air Scout Group (£366k), The Johnson Foundation (£366k) and Christel House Europe (£366k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Ripple Pond provides peer-led services for adults supporting loved ones who have beenphysically, or psychologically injured due to their service with The British Armed Forces.We serve all families regardless of services, both regular and reserve, commissioned and non-commissioned.Our peer-led services provide support groups, specialised 1-to-1 support and information and event services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 61st Doncaster (Bentley) Air Scout Group | Yorkshire | £366k |
| The Johnson Foundation | Wirral | £366k |
| Christel House Europe | Leicester Road | £366k |
| Canolfan Hamdden Beaumaris A'r Cylch | Beaumaris | £367k |