Petty Pool
Analysis
Petty Pool is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northwich. It was registered in August 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10410072). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Petty Pool reported income of £4.1m and spending of £4.1m, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £2.5m to £4.1m (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Petty Pool 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 Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Limited (£4.0m), Balance (Support) CIO (£4.1m) and The Stable Family Home Trust (£4.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96%, donations and legacies 1.6% and trading 1.2%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 0.9%. Reserves of £610k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 124 people.
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.6%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Trading 1.2%
- Investments 0.8%
In the charity's own words
- To educate and train young people with learning disabilities including vocational and basic skills and personal development, preparing them for possible work placements and employment and encouraging independent living - To Promote the personal development of young people, including those with learning disabilities, through the provision of challenging activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Limited | Manchester | £4.0m |
| Balance (Support) CIO | Surrey | £4.1m |
| The Stable Family Home Trust | Ringwood | £4.0m |
| Lively Minds | Devon | £4.1m |