Southampton City Mission (CIO)
Analysis
Southampton City Mission (CIO) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Southampton City Mission (CIO) reported income of £750k and spending of £771k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £749k to £750k (+0.1%), an average of +0.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 70%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Southampton City Mission (CIO) sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Leeds North and West Foodbank (£749k), Nuchem and Reisel Schlaff Memorial Fund Limited (£750k) and Dajtrain Limited (£749k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 95%, charitable activities 3.2% and investments 2.1%. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 2.5%. Reserves of £308k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 95%
- Charitable activities 3.2%
- Trading 0.2%
- Investments 2.1%
In the charity's own words
SCM exists to serve and to share with the churches of Southampton in their task of bringing the love of Jesus to the city. SCM provides food and clothing on an emergency basis using Food and Clothing Banks at local churches across the city. SCM works alongside schools in educating children in the teachings of Christ.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds North and West Foodbank | West Yorkshire | £749k |
| Nuchem and Reisel Schlaff Memorial Fund Limited | London | £750k |
| Dajtrain Limited | London | £749k |
| Breadwinners Foundation | London | £751k |