The Place
Analysis
The Place is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in November 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Place reported income of £47k and spending of £89k, spending 188% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £7,526 to £47k (+528%), an average of +58% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 402%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Place sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Mountsorrel Scout Group (£47k), Howgill Village Hall (£47k) and Croston Old School (£47k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Place children and family project offers lifeline groups for children and their families to improve outcomes and life chances.It runs drop in groups and sessions and responds to need in the community. It gives parents a relaxed place to meet within an inclusive and supportive community
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Mountsorrel Scout Group | Loughborough | £47k |
| Howgill Village Hall | Sedbergh | £47k |
| Croston Old School | Leyland | £47k |
| Combe Martin Community Foundation | Devon | £47k |