The Pontoon Trust
Analysis
The Pontoon Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in April 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Pontoon Trust reported income of £4.4m and spending of £4.4m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £2.5m to £4.4m (+77%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 3944%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Pontoon Trust sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Hearn Foundation (£4.4m), Paces Sheffield (£4.4m) and Business Disability Forum (£4.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 93% and investments 7.0%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £4.4m.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 93%
- Investments 7.0%
In the charity's own words
Supporting of the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits) in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and East Africa and financial assistance for students wishing to attend Blackrock College, Dublin, and similar Catholic schools or academic institutions. The relief of those in need because of youth, age, Ill-health, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Support of the arts, classical music and opera.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hearn Foundation | Hertfordshire | £4.4m |
| Paces Sheffield | South Yorkshire | £4.4m |
| Business Disability Forum | London | £4.4m |
| Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO | North Yorkshire | £4.4m |