The Oasis Centre Community Project-East Manchester
Analysis
The Oasis Centre Community Project-East Manchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in April 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09915666). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Oasis Centre Community Project-East Manchester reported income of £648k and spending of £634k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £417k to £648k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 99%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Oasis Centre Community Project-East Manchester sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cornerstone Community Church (Wales) (£648k), The Fawcett Society (£648k) and Women's Inclusive Team (£647k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 93%, charitable activities 3.7% and trading 2.1%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £64k. Charitable activities took 85% of spending and raising funds 11%. Reserves of £1.4m would cover about 27 months of spending at that rate. It employed 17 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 84%
- Legacies 9.9%
- Charitable activities 3.7%
- Trading 2.1%
- Investments 0.7%
- Other 0.1%
In the charity's own words
To enhance the wellbeing of the residents of Gorton and East Manchester, by the provision of a facility to further their social welfare, life skills, health and general opportunities, communicating a positive message of love, hope and faith.To establish or secure the establishment of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objectives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Community Church (Wales) | Swansea | £648k |
| The Fawcett Society | Nottingham | £648k |
| Women's Inclusive Team | London | £647k |
| Luton Irish Forum | Luton | £649k |