Power for the People
Analysis
Power for the People is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Power for the People reported income of £230k and spending of £274k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £189k to £230k (+22%), an average of +5.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Power for the People sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (£230k), The Sandhu Charitable Foundation (£230k) and Birmingham Community Venture (£230k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Design and delivery of sustainable projects that tackle the root causes of poverty in remote, rural communities by enabling better health, education and economic activity, powered by a backbone of innovation and clean technologies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum | London | £230k |
| The Sandhu Charitable Foundation | Ealing London | £230k |
| Birmingham Community Venture | Birmingham | £230k |
| Keynsham & District Dial-A-Ride | Bristol | £230k |