Moth in a China Shop
Analysis
Moth in a China Shop is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in King's Lynn. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Moth in a China Shop reported income of £14k and spending of £10k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,757 to £14k (+422%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 1710%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Moth in a China Shop sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include H M Stanley Hospital Ophthalmic Laser Fund St Asaph (£14k), Whitley Muslim Education Trust (£14k) and The Wolverley and Cookley Anne a Mitchell Fund (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Running a school accumulator for the fourth year which included various schools around the country. Pupils were given a start-up kit to create a business to raise money which included holding events and challenges organised by the individual teams in the schools. The winning team was chosen by raising the most money. Holding a charity rugby match and rugby dinner to raise awareness of the
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| H M Stanley Hospital Ophthalmic Laser Fund St Asaph | Prestatyn | £14k |
| Whitley Muslim Education Trust | Reading | £14k |
| The Wolverley and Cookley Anne a Mitchell Fund | Kidderminster | £14k |
| Bangladeshi Mental Health Forum | 85 Myrdle Street | £14k |