Poetsin
Analysis
Poetsin is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in September 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2024, Poetsin reported income of £209k and spending of £291k, spending 139% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2020 to September 2024, income grew from £118k to £209k (+78%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 119%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Poetsin sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include One Voice (Immingham District) CIO (£209k), Project Rozana UK (£209k) and The Lady Forester Trust (£209k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the rehabilitation and mental health of those with mental-illness, disabilities, addictions, those who're homeless or imprisoned, at risk of offending/re-offending upon release through the use of creative writing and mentoring to help aid mental wellbeing, reduce anxiety, depression, self- harm and increase self-confidence and self-worth of those who struggle with social anxiety.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| One Voice (Immingham District) CIO | Immingham | £209k |
| Project Rozana UK | London | £209k |
| The Lady Forester Trust | Shropshire | £209k |
| Ileys Community Association | Smethwick | £209k |